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Shall I buy a Note with GB or a Note with ICS-preinstalled?

I tried S3 and the Note (both with ICS installed) in a store side by side today. Although many people have mentioned that the S3 is faster, I did not notice any difference. (I have tried Note+ICS in different stores. Some devices are faster than the others for unknown reason.) The only time I saw the S3 is faster than the Note is from a youtube video which showed both devices doing the benchmarking. The S3 completed the task faster with higher score.
Anyway, I have decided to buy the Note. We all know that people who have upgraded from GB to ICS have many issues. Has anybody bought a Note with ICS pre-installed? Have you experienced the issues raised by users who upgraded from GB?
I have two choices: 1) buy the Note with GB, wait until Samsung release an updated version of the ICS with bugs fixed. 2) Buy the Note with ICS pre-installed.
I heard that down grading the OS is not possible. If I buy the Note with ICS pre-installed and I have issues raised by other users, can I install the OS made by the talented XDA developers? I heard that even the official ICS has a problem of bricking the device. If I buy the Note+ICS and not satisfied with the performance, will I be stuck?
Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Go for GB one. The update is already available so you can always update yourself - and what's more important GB is easy to root so you could run CM9 or any other ROM.

Seems like if I get the Note+ICS and experience problems as others reported, it is difficult to go back because the official ICS can break the device. Even Samsung gave the ICS source code to the talented developers here and a fix may be available soon, it will be too late for me to fix the device because ICS has already been pre-installed. There is no going back. Am I right?
If I decide to root and run CM9 or any other ROM later, can I still install and run Premium Suite? Can I also install the cool stuffs from S3 to the Note with CM9 or any other ROM? Touchwiz seems to be an UI made by Samsung. I heard that it slows down the device. If I root and run CM9 or any other ROM, I can opt for whether or not to install Touchwiz. Right? Won't I void the warranty if I root the device?

You can allways revert back to gingerbread if needed.
About cm9 and touchwiz. Thats a nono. Cm9 is AOSP and uses trebuchet launcher. Touchwiz is samsung own launcher that comes on top of samsung based roms.

Belfia said:
You can allways revert back to gingerbread if needed.
About cm9 and touchwiz. Thats a nono. Cm9 is AOSP and uses trebuchet launcher. Touchwiz is samsung own launcher that comes on top of samsung based roms.
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I am confused. Samsung told me that once upgrade to 4.0, I cannot go back to GB. Could you please clarify? What is AOSP? Is trebuchet better than touchwiz?

There is no way to downgrade to GB with built-in software updater. But you can always flash stock GB rom and revert the device to how it's been before.
AOSP is Android Open Source Project. Basically, CM9 is one of AOSP's iterations. And yes, trebuchet with CM9 is a lot better, smoother and better designed than TouchWiz. Look at CyanogenMod9 videos on youtube.

Akiainavas said:
There is no way to downgrade to GB with built-in software updater. But you can always flash stock GB rom and revert the device to how it's been before.
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Excuse me, what does "flash the rom" mean in the Android world?
If I have a Note+ICS pre-installed, I can still downgrade to the stock GB by flashing?

hajime_android said:
Excuse me, what does "flash the rom" mean in the Android world?
If I have a Note+ICS pre-installed, I can still downgrade to the stock GB by flashing?
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this doesn't explain it fully but its good information for you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehXcnqntsro&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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hajime_android said:
Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Can I suggest that you get the GB version as it gives the greatest flexibility for rooting and upgrading (as the OTA update is already available).
Can I also suggest that you don't do anything about rooting / flashing until you have read a lot more on this forum. Once you're up to speed, you'll know the risks.
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[survey] arc s users

Ok... We did this on neo section..
As im new here i want to know how many ARC S users are present here..
And i just want to be familiar with everyone here.. So making friends is easy..
So.. If this is not ok with the mods just delete this thread...
im using ARC S now in replacement of my recently destroyed NEO V...
Bought it the other day, updated to 4.0.4 last night.. Still on testing period, i only have 7 days for unit replacement for factory defects.. As testing period pass, i'll unlocke bootloader...
Im really excited...
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

I'm using an arc S =D nice to meet you, mine running on stock ICS 4.0.3.

Yo, i have arc s with stock 4.0.4
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most of you guys upgrade to 4.0.4? i stay on 4.0.3 as i don't think it has that notify bug and i tweak it well to be as smooth as possible =p

simplyjustkids said:
most of you guys upgrade to 4.0.4? i stay on 4.0.3 as i don't think it has that notify bug and i tweak it well to be as smooth as possible =p
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Dude 4.0.4 is so much smoother than 4.0.3! In fact 4.0.3 was the biggest Sony mistake! Lol
ArcS user on stock 4.0.4! Soon to be on unlocked bootloader!
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Yeah alot of user mention it's a lot smoother, maybe gonna upgrade on sony next update but i still don't get which part of 4.0.4 is making the system smoother? the lib,kernel? or?

Not so happy Arc S user. Stock 4.0.4, locked bootloader, still not rooted...

simplyjustkids said:
Yeah alot of user mention it's a lot smoother, maybe gonna upgrade on sony next update but i still don't get which part of 4.0.4 is making the system smoother? the lib,kernel? or?
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The whole thing is smoother. It has a new baseband but I'm not the best person to go technical!
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Not so happy Arc S user. Stock 4.0.4, locked bootloader, still not rooted...
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Why not? Its sooooooo easy!
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

I don't wanna flash my phone now when I set up everything. When some easy rootkit shows up (like one for 4.0.3), I will then root my device...

^eLipS# said:
I don't wanna flash my phone now when I set up everything. When some easy rootkit shows up (like one for 4.0.3), I will then root my device...
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you can flash firmwares without wiping the DATA

Yep i'm using the new baseband as well =P

I tried flashing as soon as I got the update but I wasn't able to flash, I got some errors I founded .42 GB firmware and I'll probably downgrade because WiFi not working bothers me a lot

Fail
I got my Arc S in the Beginning of May and was so excited about official ICS WOOOOOHOOOOO...
First step was the Update---still excited
Then I woke up, ICS Update was one big fail for me.
Let me explain :
I don´t play many games, but I still have 2 favourites : Defender II and Triple Town
Defender II gives me big lags after short time of playing and Triple Town doesnt even run at all (Touchactions are not recognized)
Of course some of you might say, that´s not a big deal but to me, it is..
Also, even more important, Videorecording in HD is still laggy sometimes and serious, nothing gets me more angry than a Scene I wanted to keep but got laggy....
So I unlocked Bootloader and flashed 2.3.4. I found somewhere here, removed all crapapps after rooting and using Doomkernel V22, Phone runs perfect, even underclocked to 1GHz
The Devs here are doing good jobs (really good) but still I havn´t found any ROM that made me as happy as the Gingerbread...
I really hope there will be a real good ICS one day..

I have an Arc S on custom ROM Arc AOKP build 39.

Arc S on CM9 FXP 125.

I have had my Arc S since April, I purchased it as I kenw it would be upgraded to ICS. When the official ICS came out I was not impressed it was very slow, so I rooted my phone and removed all the bloatware and was pretty happy. After a few weeks I couldn't help but unlock the bootloader and I am now running on ArcKnight RC3 Kernal and JJ's Hybrid ROM 3.1 i'm sure I will keep changing as I like seeing how new Kernals and Roms work.

I have Arc S and still in GingerBread and waiting for next sony update.
Reason: no other beats the GingerBread's smoothness.

Arc S on BB72 - Stock ICS 4.04 w/ CWM - Arconium 4

Xperia Arc S ........still on Gingerbread.
Tried all the roms but Gb is still the best off them

Oh... As i can see, theres kinda few users of arc s here, and i cant see anyone posting that he is using a stock based custom rom.
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New Note-user

Hello
I just wanted to say I bought this device two days ago and I am so very happy with it.
I had a Xperia Pro and a Galaxy S but decided to go "big"
And I am glad I did.
The only small downside is that it seems to be so hard to root this one. I have not found any easy way as with for example Xperia Pro.
I am very pleased with the stock rom but I really need to get those bloatware out...but I dont want to flash a rom just to get root.
Well anyway, happy for bying this and I hope it continues to be as fast and nice.
So to others thinking of buying, just do it.....

Welcome to d club!!
Enjoy!!
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Ztrindberg said:
Hello
I just wanted to say I bought this device two days ago and I am so very happy with it.
I had a Xperia Pro and a Galaxy S but decided to go "big"
And I am glad I did.
The only small downside is that it seems to be so hard to root this one. I have not found any easy way as with for example Xperia Pro.
I am very pleased with the stock rom but I really need to get those bloatware out...but I dont want to flash a rom just to get root.
Well anyway, happy for bying this and I hope it continues to be as fast and nice.
So to others thinking of buying, just do it.....
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hey flash speedmod kernel via pc odin and you will have a root access and a yellow triangle, wich can be removed via remove yellow traingle if you are on ics.
ps I recomment kingdroid 4.3 rom and speedmod kernel.
after you got clockworkmod recovery flash abyss 4.2 reboot recovery run jbdroid script flash kingdroid 4.3 rom with cf root kernel after aht flash speedmod k3-7
if you have any question use the search!!!!!!!!!

If u r on ICS, DO NOT DO A FACTORY RESET/WIPE. Note ICS kernwl has a brick bug.
Speedmod kernels and a few other custom kernels have a work around to the bruck bug.

afaik :cyclops:
keep device on gb
ics is risky if you don't want to brick your note than keep it on gb
or follow safe method as prescribed by many dev and user and upgrade it to ics
i have purchased mine yesterday and i will keep it on gb till emmc-bug solution come out :fingers-crossed:

You can root ur Note using the guide here by Dr Ketan @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
As long as you do not perform a factory wipe/reset, ICS is quite good.
I myself have fallen victim to the eMMC brick bug. I got it repaired under warranty. Rooted as per Doc K's guide and flashed SpeedMod kernel. I am on it since about a month now. Running smooth.
Remember always... any time you want to wipe, flash a stock GB rom, perform a wipe and ttgen upgrade to ICS. That is 100% safe. DIRECT WIPE FROM ICS IS 100% DANGEROUS.

Thank you all for so good advices. I am on GB and plan to stay there until a safe version comes from Samsung or any of all excellent developers here.
Oh I am used to search no worries.
Probably I will end up with flashing rom soon. But I feel this phone is magic.
Besides the browser everything is perfect!!
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Flash stunner with thor kernel. It's aokp based. No bloatware, no bull****.
Fully costumizable.
You will love it.
It also has tablet mode.
Little getting used to but with this big screen a must have.
Hardbrick issue is gone with this rom.
Good luck
sent from my stunner powered Note

Welcome! I recommend ParanoidAndroid, the hybrid phone/tablet mode is really something. If you dont care for the samsung apps go ahead and flash a custom rom, just make a backup of your original incase you ever need to return your phone
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And miui v4 is quite ok. Btw I advice u to check what is your current radio and kernel version to avoid bricking...
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Google released Jelly Bean update 4.1.2

Google today released update for nexus 7 Build Android 4.1.2. Added landscape mode..
Source code in AOSP.

Hoping this version of Android will be on the 7.7.

marwanxx said:
Hoping this version of Android will be on the 7.7.
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haha i don't think so ^_^
best regards
Sifou
Galaxy Tab 7.7

Nothing is imposible.

It already merged by CM and you will get it on PA 2.18
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2

yeah, i get a number (4.1.2 instead of 4.0.4) what's the big deal?
best regards
Sifou
Galaxy Tab 7.7

sos_sifou said:
yeah, i get a number (4.1.2 instead of 4.0.4) what's the big deal?
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not only number is changed. I'm using custom Paranoid ROM on my Galaxy tab 7.7. It has better performance and looks nicer ) User interface veery smoth

well, i must admit that the software experience improved a lot (its a huge improvement) from honeycomb to ics.
i dont think that it will be the same from ics to JB, or the 4.1.2
best regards
Sifou
Galaxy Tab 7.7

If 7.7 doesn't get the JB update from Samsung I will sell my tab and gets an Ipad.:victory:

how to install this rom ?
albert.mob said:
not only number is changed. I'm using custom Paranoid ROM on my Galaxy tab 7.7. It has better performance and looks nicer ) User interface veery smoth
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hello, would you like to tell me please how did you installed this rom on tab 7.7 ? all whay i know is after installing this rom or other roms you will not get calls and bluetooth and wifi issues ... gps will not work anymore.. then what s the use behind ?

sos_sifou said:
well, i must admit that the software experience improved a lot (its a huge improvement) from honeycomb to ics.
i dont think that it will be the same from ics to JB, or the 4.1.2
best regards
Sifou
Galaxy Tab 7.7
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Well, FWIW ICS to JB (4.1.2 or 4.2.2) on my other tabs makes a marked improvement in the overall speed and fluidity of the tabs. Whether or not the same will hold true when (or if) the 7.7 gets stock 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 remains to be seen.

is there anyone of you that still uses stock firmware like me? tried PA but have to revert back to stock ics despite the brick bug danger

If you mean stock as in from samsung, yes, I have it on my tab but I am using a different launcher though to speed things up.

ascariss said:
If you mean stock as in from samsung, yes, I have it on my tab but I am using a different launcher though to speed things up.
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me too..using nova launcher instead of the ugly touchwiz..i can live without the bells and whistles of PA because stock is stable

JAYZE said:
is there anyone of you that still uses stock firmware like me? tried PA but have to revert back to stock ics despite the brick bug danger
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The "BrickBug" has had me spooked also. But, after reading as much as I could from other sources, flashing CWM alleviates that issue. That said I still would shy away from Factory Reset from ICS nevertheless. Or proceed with caution.
Granted I could be wrong but am always on the lookout for a definitive "fix".

skeeterpro said:
The "BrickBug" has had me spooked also. But, after reading as much as I could from other sources, flashing CWM alleviates that issue. That said I still would shy away from Factory Reset from ICS nevertheless. Or proceed with caution.
Granted I could be wrong but am always on the lookout for a definitive "fix".
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so true..but i still encountered some soft bricks randomly when many apps were installed..for instance when i used the offline feature of Google Currents..my tab won't flash via odin so i have to reset using cwm many times..
do you think the new jelly bean firmware is free from brick bug?

JAYZE said:
so true..but i still encountered some soft bricks randomly when many apps were installed..for instance when i used the offline feature of Google Currents..my tab won't flash via odin so i have to reset using cwm many times..
do you think the new jelly bean firmware is free from brick bug?
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One hopes so. But I'll always include CWM/kernel substitution. I'll deal with soft brick any day of the week compared to hard brick. Even jtag has failed for some.

JAYZE said:
me too..using nova launcher instead of the ugly touchwiz..i can live without the bells and whistles of PA because stock is stable
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+1
Stock + nova here... This is good enough for me.
Im waiting for the JB update too, but i can live without it.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

Arobase40 said:
Me too I use a stock firmware or if I use a custom firmware, I always replace the custom "safe kernel" with the stock kernel from Samsung.
Sorry to repeat it again, but I never got any issues with Samsung stock kernel whether with my G-Note or my GT P6800.
The sole time I got a brickbug was with a custom firmware on my G-Note as I forgot to replace the custom "safe kernel (from PhilZ)" with a Samsung stock one... ^^
Once my G-Note got repaired, I reflashed it with the same ICS custom firmware but that time with a stock kernel and I never got brickbug again, despite numerous Factory Resets.
My G-Note has now a completely stock Jelly Bean 4.1.2 from Samsung and so far so good no issue at all !!!
My GT P6800 is still with a stock ICS 4.0.4 from Samsung and I don't plan to use any custom firmware since it works fine with a very good battery life time.
The only change I made both on my G-Note or P6800 was to root them.
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Pretty close to the same here. Am under the distinct impression that rooting and using CWM also offers as much "protection" from brickbug as can be had at the moment. Running LQ1 right now but was considering flashing LQ2. Looking for a bit better battery.
Been following daniel_hk in the Android section. His work on the JB CM10.1 looks very very promising! Check it out!

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Sorry for daniel_hk or any other Cyanogen devs I'm not willing to flash any Cyanogen ROM as I want to keep compatibility with all stock Touchwiz apps and features, and more importantly I don't want to mess up my GT 7.7 as I don't plan to change it for another device as long as it suffices my needs.
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I 100% agree with you, CM might be the latest and greatest of all Roms but in my opinion if all the features are not working as they should why should I even bother. I know it's a choice whether to install or not and I appreciate what the CM devs have done for our community but I just don't like how they have approached our tab, if you are not going to have a 100% working rom then don't put it out there.:banghead: Sorry for my little rant. I am just patiently waiting for JB if it ever comes out if not I am quite happy with ICS.
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Galaxy Tab Noob

So I just got my 10.1 for Christmas (AWESOME wife!!) and noticed that it lags pretty bad on the stock TW. Is this normal and reason for me to root immediately?
Also happy that this is the perfect partner for my Note2
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 2

emeraldayotte said:
So I just got my 10.1 for Christmas (AWESOME wife!!) and noticed that it lags pretty bad on the stock TW. Is this normal and reason for me to root immediately?
Also happy that this is the perfect partner for my Note2
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 2
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Don't want to thread jack, but I am in the same boat as you (awesome cousin /,,/) and the lagging is more than I expected it would. Curious to know if updating to 4.1.1 would be better or maybe a lite ROM without all the bloatware until the final version of 4.1.1 firmware is released by Samsung.
Merry Christmas!

abpapa4g63 said:
Don't want to thread jack, but I am in the same boat as you (awesome cousin /,,/) and the lagging is more than I expected it would. Curious to know if updating to 4.1.1 would be better or maybe a lite ROM without all the bloatware until the final version of 4.1.1 firmware is released by Samsung.
Merry Christmas!
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In reply to both, i have galaxy tab 2 7.0, and found 4.0.4 lagged terribly. Fortunately i found the stock jelly Bean Samsung ROM on sammobile, and have never looked back.
The ROM is out for 10.1.......upgrade and decide for yourselves

I read multiple reviews but didn't believe it until I got my hands on it. Will start rooting it tonite.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 2

I just received the Galaxy Tab today for xmas as well. it came installed w/ 4.04 and I plan to root tonight as well.
- Carefully reading through this thread now before I attempt it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056&page=31

abpapa4g63 said:
Don't want to thread jack, but I am in the same boat as you (awesome cousin /,,/) and the lagging is more than I expected it would. Curious to know if updating to 4.1.1 would be better or maybe a lite ROM without all the bloatware until the final version of 4.1.1 firmware is released by Samsung.
Merry Christmas!
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The stock JB ROM is as good or better than anything out there. No need to root unless you have a reason. Rooting will prevent your getting future OTA updates. Removing so called bloat (one man's bloat is another's useful app) doesn't speed up anything. That's a placebo leftover from OG phones when they had precious little memory.
Non of the non-stock ROMs retain full function depending which model you have. For instance, CM10 loses IR blaster and may cause bluetooth issues. I recommend the stock JB, its great, although I never found the 4.0.4 ICS ROM to have much lag at all.

DigitalMD said:
The stock JB ROM is as good or better than anything out there. No need to root unless you have a reason. Rooting will prevent your getting future OTA updates. Removing so called bloat (one man's bloat is another's useful app) doesn't speed up anything. That's a placebo leftover from OG phones when they had precious little memory.
Non of the non-stock ROMs retain full function depending which model you have. For instance, CM10 loses IR blaster and may cause bluetooth issues. I recommend the stock JB, its great, although I never found the 4.0.4 ICS ROM to have much lag at all.
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I just finished rooting. Where do I get the stock JB rom from?

itsmejson said:
I just finished rooting. Where do I get the stock JB rom from?
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Download link (only for the P5110): hotfile.com/dl/182319125/5934f97/P5110XXCLK7_P5110OXACLK7_BTU.zip.html
Or just follow this guide: teamandroid.com/2012/12/04/update-galaxy-tab2-101-p5110-xxclk7-android-411-jelly-bean-official-firmware
I can't post the full links because I'm a new user, and apparently I'm not allowed to post outside links (spam prevention).

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Download link (only for the P5110): hotfile.com/dl/182319125/5934f97/P5110XXCLK7_P5110OXACLK7_BTU.zip.html
Or just follow this guide: teamandroid.com/2012/12/04/update-galaxy-tab2-101-p5110-xxclk7-android-411-jelly-bean-official-firmware
I can't post the full links because I'm a new user, and apparently I'm not allowed to post outside links (spam prevention).
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Is this the only way to get the update? I did an update check and it didn't find anything.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 2

emeraldayotte said:
Is this the only way to get the update? I did an update check and it didn't find anything.
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No. You could wait untill Samsung decides to push an OTA update. I don't know when that is going to happen for your country.
At the moment only Hong Kong, Taiwan and the United Kingdom received 4.1.1.

-Rob3rt- said:
Download link (only for the P5110): hotfile.com/dl/182319125/5934f97/P5110XXCLK7_P5110OXACLK7_BTU.zip.html
Or just follow this guide: teamandroid.com/2012/12/04/update-galaxy-tab2-101-p5110-xxclk7-android-411-jelly-bean-official-firmware
I can't post the full links because I'm a new user, and apparently I'm not allowed to post outside links (spam prevention).
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got it thx. I have a p5113 so I don't believe I can use this.

i got mine xmas too and soon as it found a network it asked to update. being a long time android user i fell into old practices of never updating till i was sure it was safe to do if i wanted to root etc. from what ive been reading it doesnt seem to be a lot of advantages to doing so

grrmisfit said:
i got mine xmas too and soon as it found a network it asked to update. being a long time android user i fell into old practices of never updating till i was sure it was safe to do if i wanted to root etc. from what ive been reading it doesnt seem to be a lot of advantages to doing so
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My understanding is that it helps with the lagginess. I notice the most when tryimg to open email through an exchange account.
Sent from my NOTEworthy smartphone

I had try almost all ROM for GTab 2 7 and believe me the stable version is Stock ICS 4.0.4
The JB 4.1.1 UI looks ugly to me and lag when in the transition from apps drawer to home screen. In ICS 4.0.4 everything smooth and fluid. I tried several custom ROM like CM10, CM9, KWBR, AOKP etc but the UI doesn't seems to please me.
So now I flash to Malaysia ICS 4.0.4 ROM, rooted and happy with that. Looking forward for JB 4.1.2 to resolve the lag issue.

Fotonista said:
I had try almost all ROM for GTab 2 7 and believe me the stable version is Stock ICS 4.0.4
The JB 4.1.1 UI looks ugly to me and lag when in the transition from apps drawer to home screen. In ICS 4.0.4 everything smooth and fluid. I tried several custom ROM like CM10, CM9, KWBR, AOKP etc but the UI doesn't seems to please me.
So now I flash to Malaysia ICS 4.0.4 ROM, rooted and happy with that. Looking forward for JB 4.1.2 to resolve the lag issue.
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i just flashed use JB rom 4.2..but how to downgraded it to stock malaysia ics 4.0.4 rom??

Fotonista said:
I had try almost all ROM for GTab 2 7 and believe me the stable version is Stock ICS 4.0.4
The JB 4.1.1 UI looks ugly to me and lag when in the transition from apps drawer to home screen. In ICS 4.0.4 everything smooth and fluid. I tried several custom ROM like CM10, CM9, KWBR, AOKP etc but the UI doesn't seems to please me.
So now I flash to Malaysia ICS 4.0.4 ROM, rooted and happy with that. Looking forward for JB 4.1.2 to resolve the lag issue.
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You know what helps with "lagginess" ???
Not expecting a tablet to have instantaneous response with its little bitty CPU and small RAM. People should have realistic expectations for a $200 device.

DigitalMD said:
You know what helps with "lagginess" ???
Not expecting a tablet to have instantaneous response with its little bitty CPU and small RAM. People should have realistic expectations for a $200 device.
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What it needs is a custom kernel, but unfortunatelly there isn't one available yet for stock Jb rom, at least not for 10.1.
Or is there?

to help with the lag on the stock rom ( or any rom) you can change the windows and transition animations scale to .5x ...
under SETTINGS...DEVELOPER OPTIONS ...

Thanks, it does seem to make it little more responsive, but still not smooth.

TomP190 said:
Thanks, it does seem to make it little more responsive, but still not smooth.
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force gpu rendering could help as well... they helped a bunch with my g2x with a similar processor