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Constant rebooting after installing recent leaked OTA tonight

As titled, I installed the leaked OTA tonight for the 720p recorder, boot animation, etc. It did reboot 3 times initially right after the update but I was expecting that.
I waited about 30 minutes for good measure and then restored all of my apps and data with Titanium. Ever since then my phone has been rebooting itself for no reason. I have noticed that it does it more when I am launching certain programs. For a while it was just rebooting one right after the other and the home screen never came available, it just had a Loading... notification. Once it finally did load the home screen it looked like the Weatherbug was struggling to load and as soon as I click on it, the phone shuts off.
I uninstalled the app and it hasn't been rebooting as much but for a phone that has never ever had one problem I'm kind of inconvenienced by this.
Has anyone else out there experienced anything like this where the phone just keeps rebooting? It's like every minute I was hearing "Drooooid."
Any intuition on the subject would be appreciated tremendously.
Worse case scenario I have to do a Nand restore I guess...
Sent from my rooted Incredible

Why update to something that hasn't been officially released?

Also GPS enabled makes it reboot. Guess there is no salvaging this one. I'll be waiting for Froyo to come OTA. Screw all this nonsense
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shoman24v said:
Why update to something that hasn't been officially released?
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Why flash a rom? Why root?
The reboots are caused by seomthing you restored in Titanium, not the OTA.

I figured as much, but at this point its going to be easier to just wait for the official update. I got my taste of it for now. I do like the news widget though on the update. Good stuff
Hey werent you from Android forums?
Sent from my rooted Incredible

I'm everywhere.
I also answered your thread there

If they only had this handy little free app to check their forums too I would have checked it.
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htc_woe_is_me said:
If they only had this handy little free app to check their forums too I would have checked it.
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I posted a nandroid backup of stock post ota, its way down this thread by now. Try downloading and restoring it to see if that can fix ur problems, just be careful what u restore with titanium.
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yeah. just do a fresh wipe and use the phone for a while to see if you get reboots. it is most likely an app causing the issue.

Waiting
I apparently rooted my phone without knowing about it because unrevoked.com makes it waaaay too easy.
After installing the leaked OTA, my wifi, gps, bt, and camera stopped working. Thank the lord almighty I created a nandroid backup.
Based on the rumor from droidedup this morning that they are halting these OTA updates for a couple of weeks and releasing Froyo, I suggest you unroot, go back to your previous version and wait for Froyo.

I did do a nand backup before I pushed the OTA so I had something to revert to and now my phone is back to full functionality.
Yes, undoubtedly we have all heard about Froyo 'coming soon,' but again I will believe it when I see it and there's no chance of me unrooting before the update is officially out.
And I know a lot of people are claiming that they're going to wait until unrevoked can "fix" it (froyo) for those root users, but not me. I'd rather have Froyo and no root than the opposite. It's like waiting for Christmas morning and then when everyone else is opening up their goodies, you unwrap an IOU that says "we're still working on yours."
Not me.
Sorry, Charlie.
Lol, I'm sure they will figure out how to root again, if its any different of a process at all. Hopefully HTC realizes that a lot of people are chosing their handsets over Motorola simply because their phones can be rooted. Why mess with a good thing?
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A500 update to xxx1.41.07.com.Gen1 Status

Just so you all know, I have confirmed that this update is OFFICIALLY on hold, and that is why nobody is getting it pushed to them. It was pulled according to Acer due to continued issues with HC3.0xxx and they have determine the release of HC 3.1 this month will fix the issues still existing in the update. This is from Level 2 support. They will confirm a target date of "sometime" this month.
So stop holding your breath and returning units for new ones!

Thanks for the update!

I have it
I received the OTA update to Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM1_GEN1 last week. No problems so far.

Thanks for the heads up.

But I want it now!

I got that update awhile ago Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM1_GEN1.
It did create an issue. Taking picture and having it save on external sd; after a reboot they get deleted from external sd. However if you rename it then it will not get deleted upon reboot.

I recently got the 1.139.04 update OTA last week I think, after having waited a month for any update at all and now the damn thing freezes every time I unlock the screen, the browser crashes with every second web page I load and the Android Market won't stay open long enough for me to download any apps. =/ I know this is a thread for the 1.141.07 update but I didn't want to make a new thread about update issues. I just hope that 3.1 fixes all this mess because these things aren't cheap in Australia and I don't want to switch to the Transformer like a lot of other people seem to be doing. I need that USB port. =(

gdom said:
I received the OTA update to Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM1_GEN1 last week. No problems so far.
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Same. No issues so far in 4 days of usage.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk

Last tuesday (June 6th) I emailed Acer in the Netherlands why I am not receiving my 1.141 update. Yesterday I received an answer stating that I will receive it on June 15th.

Updates?
Can you explain to me how are made the updates at Acer for Iconia?
Because my tablet is late on the updates and I do not understand why.
Thank you

Can someone tell me the official forums for this tab...and where do you guys get all the update news from?
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I got updated last night, no problem so far. And felt no difference, too

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.
--- UPDATE ---
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.
--- UPDATE ---
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"
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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).

UK 3G Xoom OTA 3.1 Update

I have quickly had a look round but did not see any other threads relating to this. Last night my UK Carphone Warehouse Xoom said it had and update available and pointed me to http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Support/GB-EN/TABLETS/MZ601/Xoom3G_MR1_UK_Release_Notes_UK.htm for more information. I installed this and got a pop up when it rebooted saying it was successful. However nothing has appears to have changed, I am still on 3.0.1 and when I go to check for new updates again it says my device is up to date. I was wondering if anyone else had any more luck or know how to force the Xoom to try the install again. I would take it into a Carphone Warehouse store to ask but they appear to be all on fire.
*Update*
The xoom downloaded a second update around lunch time today and I'm now running 3.1

I got the same update this morning, I suspect it was a small preparation update, and 3.1 should be right around the corner

Pretty sure I'm downloading the 3.1 update now. It matches the update code in the guide you linked.

Recharge the battery above 50% then will begin the second phase of the installation.

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Recharge the battery above 50% then will begin the second phase of the installation.
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Seriously? I just updated to 3.2 on 21% battery while charging. If that's true that's just strange.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA App

Now fully updated to 3.1, give it time and hit the search for updates regularly and it'll eventually popup.
Seems noticably smoother, more responsive, and less laggy.

I got the same message this morning. Proceeded to download and install update, and it hung about 1/4 way through. Now just sat at screen with an android next to an exclamation mark.
UK 3g rooted, CWM etc
Dont know what to do now?
Reflash nandroid and try again, gets the same results.

Today my dutch XOOM got te 3.1 update
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Still waiting in Canada
oh well

mattfigaro said:
I got the same message this morning. Proceeded to download and install update, and it hung about 1/4 way through. Now just sat at screen with an android next to an exclamation mark.
UK 3g rooted, CWM etc
Dont know what to do now?
Reflash nandroid and try again, gets the same results.
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I think you have to be bootloader locked, not rooted and on stock for an OTA to work correctly.
Lordao

Ok, rooted and bootloader unlocked.
Any other way to apply the updates ?

mattfigaro said:
Ok, rooted and bootloader unlocked.
Any other way to apply the updates ?
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relock bootloader and go back to stock basically.
Lordao

Uk XOOM locked an stock 3g from carphone warehouse but no update.
Cold started loads, checked update in about and even changed the date but cant pull updated.
Anyone got any advice as im desperate for the update?
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stock 3g got the ota update 30mins ago noticeable difference in performance much much better experience all round.

a few issues
UK 3G unrooted or touched in anyway here is my feedback
Pro's
1. Web browser quick keys are all the more better and make it a glory to use
Con's
1. a few apps wont open NVidia app and marketplace just freezes up
2. More importantly my connectivity has been seriously reduced last night I was tethering all night playing minecraft beta and now its just giving me the no internet connection all the time on 3G or when near WiFi the exact same problem
any thoughts?

Hi all,
Last night got the smaller update first and then after a reboot was advised to have a charging or fully charged battery and to proceed with the 2nd update over WiFi which i did. All went well all my apps and settings where still intact and i now have a working SD card otherwise haven't really noticed any differences as using ADW EX mine was already smooth and fast but i have no issues caused by this update. I have a UK Xoom from CPW runnning on a Talkmobile Sim.
Marc

anyone tried uk BT keyboard to see if you get the UK layout?

Hi guys,
a quick question.
I have a rooted Xoom which has 3.2 tiamat Rom 2.1 Hammerhead
Will I still receive the 3.1 original update from Motorola?
i live in london.
cheers

kapeedp said:
Hi guys,
a quick question.
I have a rooted Xoom which has 3.2 tiamat Rom 2.1 Hammerhead
Will I still receive the 3.1 original update from Motorola?
i live in london.
cheers
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no 4567890

Personally, until someone who has gone through the OTA install and played with the UK 3.1, I'm not touching this with a barge pole. Hammerhead 2.1 is fantastic and we need to find if there are any advantages to backtracking to 3.1 in my opinion. The hassle of relocking and unrooting is too much without knowing the benefits.

ics ota for us

alright i have been searching forever and i keep finding people saying its out for the us now and a bunch of ppl saying its delayed. My transformer is saying no updates so i dont know if its a problem with mine or if the update is not ready yet. I tried doing a cold boot and clearing the data in the server apps, my device is not rooted its a refurb unit from best buy.

it did indeed come out 2-24 but i read somewhere bc of the bugs that Asus is working on an update for early nextweek- it also mentioned that they were pulling the OTA until the update goes out.
I know i saw the update posted somewhere here but you may want to wait a few more days until the update is released.
It took a few days for me to work some bugs out of mine, but it seems to work well now.. fingers crossed

alright thanks for the response hopefully it comes back soon then it a pretty good improvement minus the bugs?

tonyz3 said:
it did indeed come out 2-24 but i read somewhere bc of the bugs that Asus is working on an update for early nextweek- it also mentioned that they were pulling the OTA until the update goes out.
I know i saw the update posted somewhere here but you may want to wait a few more days until the update is released.
It took a few days for me to work some bugs out of mine, but it seems to work well now.. fingers crossed
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This is wrong...they have not pulled the update....
Its still out there......nor are there any links about a patch or update..
Don't spread misinformation. Link if you can. Else don't spread what you heard..
Its bad enough around here without bad info getting Posted.

Misinformation or not - there is no update available on my device either. Stock firmware, tried the cache clear and cold reboot. Either it is a phased rollout and is S/N based or they pulled it.

im on the phone with asus now so ill see what they say

they are double checking but their first answer was that my tablet isalready up to date

whered you get that info from?
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alright they said the update may not be available for my sku (us) yet although i am reading it was available on the 24th for the us he said to wait a few days so that call was basically worthless

pdub42 said:
alright they said the update may not be available for my sku (us) yet although i am reading it was available on the 24th for the us he said to wait a few days so that call was basically worthless
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he was worthless for Help; But what he didn't say was it was pulled or has bugs..... Because it wasn't.....

tweaked said:
he was worthless for Help; But what he didn't say was it was pulled or has bugs..... Because it wasn't.....
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This is true I did ask him if it was pulled he said no, so I just need to figure out how to get it now.

pdub42 said:
This is true I did ask him if it was pulled he said no, so I just need to figure out how to get it now.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514658
CWM - Install ---Follow the Directions...

Should be pushed to your device. Have you checked for the firmware update? It should push it as long as you are not rooted or have some funky kernel or something keeping you from it.

The firmware update is what I hace been checking is there something else somewhere for a software update or something? Settings-about tablet-system firmware update is what I have been checking

What is your version number in settings-> about? I don't see any bugs aside from some FCs, the very first day my clock in the status bar was all hosed up, but that has gone away.
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tweaked said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514658
CWM - Install ---Follow the Directions...
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I'm one of the ones without the OTA update . I decided screw it and following said post.

tonyz3 said:
lame stuff was here....
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You can't read then. Reported for foul language ..child.

Snegtul said:
What is your version number in settings-> about? I don't see any bugs aside from some FCs, the very first day my clock in the status bar was all hosed up, but that has gone away.
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My android version # is 3.2.1
Kernel 2.6.36.3-00001-g9a21fc1
[email protected]#1
Build number HTK75.US_epad-8.6.5.21-20111216

got mine two or three days ago, works fine. hope you get yours soon! but to be honest, I kinda miss honeycomb :\ ...ICS is very smooth but it looks like my phone and I've been used to it for a while now, I really miss honeycomb, the icons and colors and all.
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