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I really just want update to 1.141.07

So, I'm on my second a500, first one seemed "off", bad battery life, random shutdowns, etc.
now, I understand some issues are fixed with the 1.141.07 update. I desparately run the system update check like a teenage girl waiting for a boy to call. But no dice.
Is there any way to legitimately get the update?
Seems like people were being updated last week and then nothing...... (crickets chirping).
I'm still not very impressed with my second unit. screen on/off thing drives me crazy. I dont think the battery should be draining when in standby. etc.
I know that nobody here works for Acer, so dont flame me. But if I can;t get a reliable android tab, I think I may run back and get an Ipad2 instead. I have had an ipad 1 since release, and I guess i'm spoiled to only needing to charge the thing once a week, and I use it heavily.
I really want a android tab though - I'm a big google person and love having all my stuff in sync and connected. But I dont like having to live next to the power outlet, or wonder when my unit is going to randomly restart. I'm sure there are others in the same boat.

My first one runs great, just bought a second one at Costco with the fabulous deal they have. I have no battery run down issues. Auto brightness, Wifi, and gps all on....except when in for sleep mode. I turn on Airplane mode on and off through a downloaded toggle widget.
I've been using it periodically for 3 days and haven't turned it off. Even started a new book with Kindle. Still have 55% battery.
I'd say you are running a bad app which is the culprit. I bet if you go back to stock reset you won't have the issues, other than sleep without airplane mode.
...and no, we are all waiting for the update or 3.1, whichever comes first. I need it for Exchange, everything else is pretty minor.

I guess I should have mentioned. my first unit, I did a factory reset and ran stock for a couple of days, and still had the same issues.
This new unit is pretty much stock, and only thing I have installed is Flash, Kindle, and File manager HD.I have it running in airplane mode, wifi set to turn off when the screen is off, and screen brightness at about 10%.
I charged it all night, I have used it maybe 3 times today (since 6am), just to browse a couple of sites, and @2:30 today the battery was already @ 40%. it has been in standby most of the day.
I find it hard to believe that 2 different units could perform so poorly.
I really want to love this product, but haivng a hard time doing so, lol

The thing you described should be fixed with the 3.1 update...be patient.
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BadGrim said:
So, I'm on my second a500, first one seemed "off", bad battery life, random shutdowns, etc.
now, I understand some issues are fixed with the 1.141.07 update. I desparately run the system update check like a teenage girl waiting for a boy to call. But no dice.
Is there any way to legitimately get the update?
Seems like people were being updated last week and then nothing...... (crickets chirping).
I'm still not very impressed with my second unit. screen on/off thing drives me crazy. I dont think the battery should be draining when in standby. etc.
I know that nobody here works for Acer, so dont flame me. But if I can;t get a reliable android tab, I think I may run back and get an Ipad2 instead. I have had an ipad 1 since release, and I guess i'm spoiled to only needing to charge the thing once a week, and I use it heavily.
I really want a android tab though - I'm a big google person and love having all my stuff in sync and connected. But I dont like having to live next to the power outlet, or wonder when my unit is going to randomly restart. I'm sure there are others in the same boat.
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Make sure you register the device via the Acer registration widget in apps. This will get your s/n in the OTA database.....

bonzer2u said:
Make sure you register the device via the Acer registration widget in apps. This will get your s/n in the OTA database.....
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I too am waiting for the .141.07 update. Seems I read that Acer had pulled the updates. Still check every day. I like my tablet and have not seen battery issues with very little standby drain.
The only issue I have is that the WiFi keeps disconnecting. I have checked the advanced settings and it is set at always connected and I have tried changing the channel on my router (suggested elsewhere) but once or twice an hour I have to bump the WiFi to get it to work.

bonzer2u said:
Make sure you register the device via the Acer registration widget in apps. This will get your s/n in the OTA database.....
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yup, did that on both units.
so, I made it 12 hours today on a single charge. I only used it 3 times to browse the web for about 5 min (no flash), and I wrote an email and sent it.
Sorry, but that is ridiculous.
http://youtu.be/hE0NfL1C0-s

BadGrim said:
yup, did that on both units.
so, I made it 12 hours today on a single charge. I only used it 3 times to browse the web for about 5 min (no flash), and I wrote an email and sent it.
Sorry, but that is ridiculous.
no need to apologize, that plain suks......
call the support line, perhaps they can push it to your s/n....???
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Mine has been fine, except for the GPS.

I have a build 1.112.01_EMEA_CUS7. A new tablet and it's registered from today so they probably update them by batches because there are no new updates.
EDIT: But it works brilliantly apart from the crashes when I've installed any app. I've fixed that but it would be nice to be bug free.

bpivk said:
I have a build 1.112.01_EMEA_CUS7. A new tablet and it's registered from today so they probably update them by batches because there are no new updates.
EDIT: But it works brilliantly apart from the crashes when I've installed any app. I've fixed that but it would be nice to be bug free.
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You are lucky. There is a update from Acer here for your build. It will take you directly to 1.141.01.
You need to unzip it using this post and then move the extracted update.zip from the decoded.zip file to your external sdcard and then do the update key sequence (volume down and power pressed) and you're done

Thanks. I'm updating as I type this.
I just hope that it will update properly and that I won't have any problems with rooting and or bricking my device or any problems that I've already solved.
I come from Desire so I'm used to wiping my phone first so just updating is a new for me. I would also feel better if our bootloader would be unlocked.
EDIT: Updated OK. Root pending.
EDIT2: Rooted and disabled phone.apk
The phone now works perfectly and is updated.

bpivk said:
Thanks. I'm updating as I type this.
I just hope that it will update properly and that I won't have any problems with rooting and or bricking my device or any problems that I've already solved.
I come from Desire so I'm used to wiping my phone first so just updating is a new for me. I would also feel better if our bootloader would be unlocked.
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This is an official update so it will either update or not if the checksums are wrong or it cannot binary patch a file. So no chance of a brick.

It works OK. The only thing I've noticed is the longer boot time.
The android screen takes a minute longer probably because it's building files.
I'll check logcat when I have the time and patience to mess with it some more.
I didn't know that the update would just fail. I was expecting a brick because I was reading some posts about people bricking their tablets. I guess I was wrong.

Feedback from Acer Support re Updates, Etc.
According to Acer tech support, there is no way to force the new firmware update or Honeycomb update to the Tab. You just have to be patient and wait for the Tab to update itself.
As we know, lots of people are complaining about the screen turning on/off/on/off by itself, resulting in battery drain. These complaints are well-publicized and easily found using search engines.
I first purchased a 16gb Iconia Tab. I called tech support about the flashing screen and reported it as an issue. After speaking with customer support, they emailed me a survey asking about my user experience with the Tab. I completed that survey and again noted the problem with the flashing screen and battery drain.
The new firmware update that was pushed to the device solved the flashing screen issue and improved battery life.
Then I bought a 32 gb Tab and experienced the same flashing screen/battery drain issue. I called tech support (to see if I could obtain the firmware update for the new Tab). Amazingly, tech support told me that they had never heard of this issue. I told them to search their knowledge base but they insisted this was the first time they heard about a problem with the screen.
I know that cannot be true because I called them twice about this very issue, and gave them feedback in their on-line survey.
Anyway, I expect that the screen problem will be resolved when the firmware update gets pushed to the device. Unfortunately, on my first 16gb TAB I got the firmware update the day after I opened the box. I'm still waiting for that update on the 32gb Tab after 10 days.

mandel4026 said:
As we know, lots of people are complaining about the screen turning on/off/on/off by itself, resulting in battery drain. These complaints are well-publicized and easily found using search engines.
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I had this issue. It's because of the wifi. My screen would turn on and off randomly and it was because my wifi was on my place where it had bad reception. I turned it off and the screen didn't light up anymore.
I didn't test if it also occurs on the new firmware.

[Q] GT7510 32gb keeps switching off

Hi
Has anyone experienced that the tablet switches off constantly with out any any specific reason?
I could easily surf or read an email without switching off.. but then i would watch a movie and it switch off instantly or the other way around and its not even shutting down.. it just goes from powered on, to completely switched off.. It does not get hot and it does charge perfectly and the battery level does not drop/discharge radically.. it has never been dropped or manhandled. and it started doing last week
I'm on stock 3.2 PDA:KMP CSC:KMP (XAB), not rooted..
Any ideas, suggestions?
Thanks in advance

I suggest you to discuss your matter from where have you bought the notebook as there might be some problem in hardware

SofiaBrown said:
I suggest you to discuss your matter from where have you bought the notebook as there might be some problem in hardware
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What notebook?
You might have some apps installed that cause this...?

Jay Rock said:
What notebook?
You might have some apps installed that cause this...?
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I hope he means tab?
Im gonna give that a shot. since that's the only thing i said i yes to, after the factory reset.
ill get back with the results
Thanks
-TB-

I used to own a Galaxy Tab plus 7.0, which experienced this known problem of random reboot and/or sleep of death. You could google that to find out more.
I've since returned it for a refund. Then I picked up this used P7500 a month ago. It has not experienced not even one reboot. Sure, apps do crash from time to time, but the OS never completely froze.
How long have you owned your unit? If relatively new, I would returned it. If for a while, and only recently you experienced the problem, then I would do a factory wipe, or at least re-trace your steps and uninstall the last few apps. Also, ask yourself whether the problem is already related to certain apps. If so, get rid of those apps.

hi
Did a complete wipe.. so now its close as possible to factory default..
Could it be a battery calibration error? it works plugged in to either pc or wall socket.. works 10min after but then switches of randomly
Thanks for all the help/suggestions so far really appreciate it!
I know some mentioned the option of returning it.. But its bought in the US and im located in Denmark!
-TB-

Freeze & WiFi

So I have the known freezing problem, where it freezes and have to reboot.
Well started having WiFi issues as well, ****ty connection, to having to turn off and turn back on the connection because it wouldn't work at all. This is related to the freezing problem correct? Also, how does it seem to be getting worse? Shouldn't it just be the same until they send an update?
Yes, I have tried all suggestions options.

From what I've read here on the forums along with a few other sites is that the WiFi freeze is an issue with GNex and 4.2.1. Just hold tight for an update and the issue should be fixed.
But with random reboots, are you using a stock ROM and Kernel?

TheGrayHatter said:
From what I've read here on the forums along with a few other sites is that the WiFi freeze is an issue with GNex and 4.2.1. Just hold tight for an update and the issue should be fixed.
But with random reboots, are you using a stock ROM and Kernel?
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Yes it's stock everything.
Started noticing other things, think it's related to WiFi somehow, for example this site will not let me log in, I type my credentials it says thanks, and then loads the page again without my logged in. Also, another site does not let me type, i hit the first letter and the keyboard goes away.
Some weird things. Hoping it will all be fixed with an update.
I think I also noticed a very small light bleed (only noticeable on the nexus loading screen), should I try to exchange it or is that pretty much the same on all devices?

bmancell said:
Yes it's stock everything.
Started noticing other things, think it's related to WiFi somehow, for example this site will not let me log in, I type my credentials it says thanks, and then loads the page again without my logged in. Also, another site does not let me type, i hit the first letter and the keyboard goes away.
Some weird things. Hoping it will all be fixed with an update.
I think I also noticed a very small light bleed (only noticeable on the nexus loading screen), should I try to exchange it or is that pretty much the same on all devices?
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Hmm, if your device does suffer from light bleed, then it should be reproducible (In my opinion).
To try and reproduce it I would do this:
Turn brightness all the way up and disable the AUTO setting
Download the app, Display Tester, from the Play store (There is a myriad of similar apps, find one for you)
Optional: Check for dead pixels by cycling through the colors
Get to the black preset and see if you notice any shades of white coming through. If the black is consistent with the remainder of the screen, then no bleed. If not, they you may have some
Truth be told, I've read many posts in-which people complain how this is their Nth unit. If you feel that the minor bleed ruins your experience with the device, then return it. If not, then enjoy it! My personal opinion is to keep the device and not risk receiving a device with greater issues. And with the wifi lag, are you using Chrome as your browser? If so, I would try boat Browser (Flash Support) or Dolphin Browser with Jetpack. If that solves the WiFi issue (credentials) then there you go! If it doesn't then you can always try flashing a ROM or Factory Resetting. Good luck! :good:

I will try that out.
And with the browser, it's not just the browser with issues, other internet apps do have issues as well.
*update
I tried the test, and it seems there are two small areas at the top right side of the screen. I can only see it on black, so it does not wreck my experience.
Something like this, does it get worse? The year warranty that it has, is this something they will fix/replace?

I found you can fix wifi issues temporarily by switching the channel to 8 or anything other than 11

ThomasBags said:
I found you can fix wifi issues temporarily by switching the channel to 8 or anything other than 11
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You talking about the tablet itself, or in my router settings? How would I do that on the tablet?
I checked my router, it's on Channel 6, so not going to help me.

You should be able to change the channel, but I don't see a correlation between the two.

ThomasBags said:
I found you can fix wifi issues temporarily by switching the channel to 8 or anything other than 11
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Changing the wifi channel may help, it would depend on your network and the networks around you though.
I've had the same issues with wifi it's an absolute nightmare. I thought my first tablet was genuinely faulty since I couldn't find too many complaints here about the wifi. However the replacement I have been sent is the same. I'm not sure if it's an issue with 4.2 and certain routers but I had the wifi drops, and more annoyingly I had poor wifi signal that would frequently drop to no bars and cut the video I was watching at the time. Very frustrating.
I have not had a chance to test my nexus 4 however the wifi reception on that is pretty poor too while my old desire hd is fine so I'm sure it's android. Not sure how long it's going to take for a fix of any kind, there are a few reports on the Google submission page with a lot of replies.
Best thing to do is to submit a bug report to Google. At the very least it may get them to actually acknowledge that there is a problem with jelly bean.

Yeah it's starting to pass me off, it's getting worse by the day. Almost unusable.
Not sure if I should send back or wait for update.

[Q] Screen mirroring Note 3 and Netgear PVT3000 PVT-3000

I have largely very few issues while using the Netgear PVT3000 with my Windows 8 laptop but have severe lag/pauses/drop outs with the Note 3. I also tried the Note 3 yesterday with a 2013 Samsung TV and things were better but still very laggy and with drop outs. In both cases things get better after a few minutes of the connection but eventually collapse. The common factor here is the note 3 and perhaps using miracast as opposed to Intel Widi protocol. All of this has been done within very close range and full bars being reported so signal strength isn't the issue. As there are no options to play with it kind of works or doesn't work - in this case it doesn't.
Wondered if anyone else has had more luck or has some suggestion because this is stopping me from becoming much less reliant on my laptop.

airwater9 said:
I have largely very few issues while using the Netgear PVT3000 with my Windows 8 laptop but have severe lag/pauses/drop outs with the Note 3. I also tried the Note 3 yesterday with a 2013 Samsung TV and things were better but still very laggy and with drop outs. In both cases things get better after a few minutes of the connection but eventually collapse. The common factor here is the note 3 and perhaps using miracast as opposed to Intel Widi protocol. All of this has been done within very close range and full bars being reported so signal strength isn't the issue. As there are no options to play with it kind of works or doesn't work - in this case it doesn't.
Wondered if anyone else has had more luck or has some suggestion because this is stopping me from becoming much less reliant on my laptop.
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Ask another way: Has anyone had good success with wireless display and if so with which receiver?

I tried them with multiple at work and it does work but there is atleast a 1 second delay
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which firmware are you using?
Since you guys at least seem to have it working maybe you could help me...
I can't get screen mirroring to work.
The PVT acts like it is going to connect but then it freezes on "Connecting to the wireless display device..." even though my phone says the connection is good.
It shipped to me with 2.4.26 already on it and I am having a hard time getting any other firmware to load. It seems to always fail.
Netgear support is being pretty useless on it since Note 3 isn't officially supported but it did the same thing with my GF's Note II.

bds369 said:
Since you guys at least seem to have it working maybe you could help me...
I can't get screen mirroring to work.
The PVT acts like it is going to connect but then it freezes on "Connecting to the wireless display device..." even though my phone says the connection is good.
It shipped to me with 2.4.26 already on it and I am having a hard time getting any other firmware to load. It seems to always fail.
Netgear support is being pretty useless on it since Note 3 isn't officially supported but it did the same thing with my GF's Note II.
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There isn't much that should stop some kind of connection being established one the dongle has had a minute to boot - the obvious one is to disable the power saving option on the note 3.
I'm very disappointed and surprised more people aren't doing widi mirroring and reporting issues with it.

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There isn't much that should stop some kind of connection being established one the dongle has had a minute to boot - the obvious one is to disable the power saving option on the note 3.
I'm very disappointed and surprised more people aren't doing widi mirroring and reporting issues with it.
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I agree. Would really like to know what firmware is working for anyone with Note 3. I thought there may be a custom version floating around. Which version are you guys on?
My latest update from Netgear is they want to do a hardware RMA. I'm not entirely convinced that it is hardware but there's no other posts about this that I can find.
I tried every firmware on their site and got the same result with Note 2 and 3.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h7onknmps7dn10i/2014-01-22 19.44.51.jpg
My thought was maybe the firmware wasn't working with Android 4.3

bds369 said:
I agree. Would really like to know what firmware is working for anyone with Note 3. I thought there may be a custom version floating around. Which version are you guys on?
My latest update from Netgear is they want to do a hardware RMA. I'm not entirely convinced that it is hardware but there's no other posts about this that I can find.
I tried every firmware on their site and got the same result with Note 2 and 3.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h7onknmps7dn10i/2014-01-22 19.44.51.jpg
My thought was maybe the firmware wasn't working with Android 4.3
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RMA will be pointless, I've got two pvt3000s - both with the same issue with the galaxy note 3.

Got onto Netgear who advised me to try different firmwares and I went for v2.4.3 and found that it eliminated all of the drop out and most of the timing issues (except for youtube which lags 2-3 seconds behind what is happening on the phone but as the sound and video are sync'd, it's not really a problem).

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Got onto Netgear who advised me to try different firmwares and I went for v2.4.3 and found that it eliminated all of the drop out and most of the timing issues (except for youtube which lags 2-3 seconds behind what is happening on the phone but as the sound and video are sync'd, it's not really a problem).
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Are you on a completely stock ROM or a custom? I cannot get it to connect. Always freezes.

I'm on stock. Is your power saving turned off?

airwater9 said:
I'm on stock. Is your power saving turned off?
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Yes power saving is turned off.
I was on a mostly stock rooted rom. Now I even went back to unrooted stock rom. Obviously my Knox is tripped but everything else is bone stock. It still won't connect. Going to scour xda today too see if there's some patch for mirrorcast for if you have ever rooted

[Q] Wifi Issue with LG-D802. Advice is very appreciated

[Q] Wifi Issue with LG-D802
Hi all
Few days ago i receive my G2 and quickly updated to android Kitkat (Never experiencing Jellybean on this phone before),
I started to have some issues with the wifi. The wifi appears to be connected but sometimes there is no data transfer and wifi automatically disconnect even in the strongest signal area (the router is just below my desk of my phone) and the wifi settings was still turned on.
This occurs with every router from normal to the strongest connection.
Besides the connection drops also occurs on this phone which there is no internet connection even when the wifi is connected
So is this the wireless hardware issue or anyone experienced this before? Would like some suggestion please, Thanks!

So... just to make sure, you are running the default/stock ROM with OTA update to Android KitKat right? I am currently running CM11 nightly, and sometimes it has issues with connectivity (wifi/LTE). Let me know.

ainstushar said:
So... just to make sure, you are running the default/stock ROM with OTA update to Android KitKat right? I am currently running CM11 nightly, and sometimes it has issues with connectivity (wifi/LTE). Let me know.
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Yes it is running stock LG rom at 4.4.2

Here is what i would try:
1. Try resetting the phone to see if the errors go away. Maybe something went wrong while upgrading
2. If the problem still persists, and you are expert at ROMing - try installing a different ROM to see if this is related to LG's ROM.
3. Get a replacement if under warranty.
Just to let you know, KitKat does have some wifi issues. Some people are reporting issues with 4.4.2 and not with 4.2.2.
Hope that helps.

ainstushar said:
Here is what i would try:
1. Try resetting the phone to see if the errors go away. Maybe something went wrong while upgrading
2. If the problem still persists, and you are expert at ROMing - try installing a different ROM to see if this is related to LG's ROM.
3. Get a replacement if under warranty.
Just to let you know, KitKat does have some wifi issues. Some people are reporting issues with 4.4.2 and not with 4.2.2.
Hope that helps.
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I have reset the phone after i face the problem after the first day of use. However it does still appear but not in a very frequent like minute or hour basis. The connection drop and wifi disconnects occurs randomly during normal browsing/playstore/ social apps activities. I guess it was very hard to get for replacement under warranty if the problem was not really significant (occurs 2-4 times per day) although it is still under warranty coverage.
Thanks for your advice, i am currently looking towards in accessing device debug log to try to proof them there is something wrong with the wifi on the phone.

For me the same problem happened and i found out the solution by lowering the band of rounter to 54mbps only
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