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I bought a BELL 8.9LTE Unlocked Tablet, i am using it on ROGERS. When the ICS update finally come out will my tab find the rogers or bell version?
VarioIII said:
I bought a BELL 8.9LTE Unlocked Tablet, i am using it on ROGERS. When the ICS update finally come out will my tab find the rogers or bell version?
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Only time will tell.
Bell ICS firmware update for sure
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VarioIII said:
I bought a BELL 8.9LTE Unlocked Tablet, i am using it on ROGERS. When the ICS update finally come out will my tab find the rogers or bell version?
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the tablet is from bell......and you are only using the rogers sims... not the firmware ....
so thats mean if ics come tomorrow .... it will be from bell
I'm dying as well. Been hunting down an 8.9 as it's an optimal size for gaming (for nearly 2 months). I finally found one bnib for $300 only to find out it's on 3.2 and that' only gets me the old version of my game (that I'm addicted to). I'm literally dying here.
The 10.1 played the game awesomely (does the 10.1 have ics? I thought it did, but it was too big, hence I downgraded.
Anyway., it's supposedly a carrier free 8.9, but I see Bell PVR and crap like that in the apps.
Is there any way to get ICS on this tablet currently or not? I've never rooted or delved into that stuff so if there is a way, I may take a chance and gettur done.
I'm dying here. I'm literally twice a day checking if there's an update. I can't believe there are people who've had the update since July or earlier.
bubble.tea said:
I'm dying as well. Been hunting down an 8.9 as it's an optimal size for gaming (for nearly 2 months). I finally found one bnib for $300 only to find out it's on 3.2 and that' only gets me the old version of my game (that I'm addicted to). I'm literally dying here.
The 10.1 played the game awesomely (does the 10.1 have ics? I thought it did, but it was too big, hence I downgraded.
Anyway., it's supposedly a carrier free 8.9, but I see Bell PVR and crap like that in the apps.
Is there any way to get ICS on this tablet currently or not? I've never rooted or delved into that stuff so if there is a way, I may take a chance and gettur done.
I'm dying here. I'm literally twice a day checking if there's an update. I can't believe there are people who've had the update since July or earlier.
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There's no carrier free canadian gtab 8.9 LTE, you maybe just got an unlocked device from the seller. I also have the Bell version 8.9 LTE since release date which I unlocked & now using it with Rogers much more reliable LTE and its always been in the same 3.2 HoneyComb firmware. Currently there is no ICS update for it yet, but I am also patiently waiting for it because I saw great renewed life on my Galaxy Tab 7.7 on ICS and my 11month old daughter's Rogers Gtab 10.1 is running awesome with its recently released Rogers ICS update.
Im pretty sure the ICS Update is coming really soon and it will come when you lease expect it.
I feel ICS will also make this device more awesome.
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That's reassuring to know....but still impatient for the release.
Since you disclosed all that info-I have a question for you. Processor-wise, shouldn't both the 8.9 and 10.1 operate similarly? There's a multi-player game I'm addicted to that played great on the 10.1 with ICS (a later version of the game-which I'm thinking is possibly the cause). When I play on the 8.9 this past week I have two issues.
1-controls glitch infrequently (eventhough multi-touch tests don't show any issues)
2-the game is shockingly slow and laggy.
I'm playing on the same network (wifi), no other differences, just device is different, and the game version is different. I'm praying that with ICS the tab will function much better (same as the 10.1), and the compatible more recent version of the game will equally play better.
rvnteck said:
There's no carrier free canadian gtab 8.9 LTE, you maybe just got an unlocked device from the seller. I also have the Bell version 8.9 LTE since release date which I unlocked & now using it with Rogers much more reliable LTE and its always been in the same 3.2 HoneyComb firmware. Currently there is no ICS update for it yet, but I am also patiently waiting for it because I saw great renewed life on my Galaxy Tab 7.7 on ICS and my 11month old daughter's Rogers Gtab 10.1 is running awesome with its recently released Rogers ICS update.
Im pretty sure the ICS Update is coming really soon and it will come when you lease expect it.
I feel ICS will also make this device more awesome.
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Someone mentioned that there is a recent (8/12) Rogers ROM on Sam Mobile.
dmunjal said:
Someone mentioned that there is a recent (8/12) Rogers ROM on Sam Mobile.
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That info is not confirm yet, and those brave fellow xdadev members that tried it only got light bricked results.
So currently we're still waiting for its release.
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bubble.tea said:
That's reassuring to know....but still impatient for the release.
Since you disclosed all that info-I have a question for you. Processor-wise, shouldn't both the 8.9 and 10.1 operate similarly? There's a multi-player game I'm addicted to that played great on the 10.1 with ICS (a later version of the game-which I'm thinking is possibly the cause). When I play on the 8.9 this past week I have two issues.
1-controls glitch infrequently (eventhough multi-touch tests don't show any issues)
2-the game is shockingly slow and laggy.
I'm playing on the same network (wifi), no other differences, just device is different, and the game version is different. I'm praying that with ICS the tab will function much better (same as the 10.1), and the compatible more recent version of the game will equally play better.
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Processor & CPU Clock wise, on paper Gtab 8.9 LTE is better than the Gtab 10.1
P7500 Gtab 10.1 - only have 1ghz Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
While
i957m Gtab 8.9 LTE - have 1.5ghz Nvidia Tegra 2 T25
Comparing my i957m to my p7500 when both of them we're still 3.2HC - the i957 was more faster & stable.
Now that the p7500 got the ICS update, difference in speed and stability to my i957m is night & day. i957m doesn't even come close to the p7500.
So hopefully when we finally get the official ICS update to our i957m it will maximize its speed and stability to the fullest to solve your problem to that game you're playing.
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This might be the wrong place for this, but I was wondering about the feasibility of there being a WP8 Custom ROM for this device. Right now I have an Android phone but was looking for a cheap WP phone to play with the OS and see if I might want to jump ship in the future with a better model. Right now I have it down to the HD7 and the Lumia 710 as Im on T-Mobile. Both can be had for about $150. I was just wondering which, if either, would have a chance of getting WP8 in some form to play with down the road. Thanks!
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waiting for an answer too ...
can anyone help ?
Hi, I think this isn't very likely to happen (or not in the near future), but if there's any device to get WP8 rom, it's most likely HTC HD7, as it was the first WP7 device to have a custom rom, because of it's similarity with HTC HD2, which even now has big developer interest and gets newest leaked updates first (like WP7.8)
Might as well get started by making an official thread for the Motorola Software Upgrade page. I will be checking this page on a daily basis, so as soon as any official updates are posted you will be sure that this thread will be updated also.
Official Link: https://forums.motorola.com/pages/00add97d6c
"We will review the status of upgrades and update this page on a monthly basis."
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Update changelog: (newest updates at the top)
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October 1, 2012: Motorola has updated their page today, however there do not seem to be any noticeable changes made from the previous update.
September 29, 2012: Still no update on the Atrix HD front. However, Motorola has officially cancelled the ICS OTA update for the Atrix 4G, Photon 4G, and Electrify. These devices will remain on Gingerbread. A message from Punit Soni, the new software lead at Motorola, further details this decision:
Motorola Mobility continues to review how each device can deliver the very best experience possible, and at times, this can mean making tough choices – especially as it relates to Android software upgrades. Today, we need to let you know about some tough choices related to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades. Specifically, ATRIX 4G, Photon 4G and Electrify will not receive the ICS upgrade, but continue to be supported with maintenance releases to ensure optimum performance for the consumer.
We are committed to being more transparent than ever on our software upgrade strategy – even when we’re delivering news consumers may not want to hear. We are doing everything possible to continually improve our communication with you and make sure you are a satisfied customer. That’s why we recently announced our $100 rebate program for owners of these and other devices launched in 2011 and beyond that won’t get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. This program starts in the U.S. this fall, and we are working to expand it to select regions around the world. Please watch for updates at motorola.com/tradeup.
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September 22, 2012: The Atrix HD has not yet been added to the software upgrade chart yet. No sign of Jelly Bean for anything aside from the Wi-Fi XOOM. We already know it's coming to the RAZR M and HD, but that's the extent of it at the moment. Further devices will likely be added in the future, however. On a separate note, let us mourn with our fellow Atrix brethren (Atrix 4G owners only - as of September 25, Atrix 2 US owners now have the ICS soak test underway) who may end up not seeing an official OTA release for ICS - their upgrade plans have been changed to "Future plans coming soon."
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Atrix 2 got official ICS few days ago. Only Atrix 4G which is still unknown.
I'm an ex-Atrix user. It's a shame if they can't keep their promise. Further plans can describe anything. I think they will skip ICS and leaping to JB.
Btw,Atrix HD should get JB in December.
huatz84 said:
Atrix 2 got official ICS few days ago. Only Atrix 4G which is still unknown.
I'm an ex-Atrix user. It's a shame if they can't keep their promise. Further plans can describe anything. I think they will skip ICS and leaping to JB.
Btw,Atrix HD should get JB in December.
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The Atrix 2 ICS OTA that you are referring to did not happen in the US yet. The US version of the phone has yet to receive an official rollout from Motorola/AT&T. I realize that in other regions the phone has received its update.
MagicXB said:
The Atrix 2 ICS OTA that you are referring to did not happen in the US yet. The US version of the phone has yet to receive an official rollout from Motorola/AT&T. I realize that in other regions the phone has received its update.
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Yeah..It's been available in some Asian countries. And it can be ported to custom ROM which can be used for all regions.
as long as the RAZR M series isnt on the list we're good... but if they add the M, HD MAXX, and not the atrix HD, we gotta make some serious noise
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as long as the RAZR M series isnt on the list we're good... but if they add the M, HD MAXX, and not the atrix HD, we gotta make some serious noise
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With powerful specs of Atrix HD,I'm pretty sure it won't be abandoned. JB is a must.
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huatz84 said:
With powerful specs of Atrix HD,I'm pretty sure it won't be abandoned. JB is a must.
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I believe Motorola said something about current phones getting jellybean and if they don't then they'll give you $100 to put towards one of the recently announced phones such as the razr m or something along those lines. I'll see if I can find the article. I'm going to say that the Atrix HD will be receiving the update, it's specs are more than capable and Motorola would be crazy to not do it, the Atrix series is pretty popular.
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Here's the article. http://androinica.com/2012/09/motor...ers/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
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Once they find anything useful for Razr M or Razr HD such as rooting or cwm,I believe it can be used on our Atrix HD as well.
Dear Fellufz,
CM13 Nightlys are officially available. Any chance to bring this to work for this little sweet device? As I can see, there is a Custom rom based on CM12.1 .... Maybe we could build something onto it to make cm13 work? ( at least make it a WiP, nobody needs bluetooth)
Any thought's on this?`
I definitely hope so and I think developers will be getting onboard for this. It is still relatively new to the market but especially at this price point and the black Friday deals, this is flying off the shelves. Its just such a nice little tablet to play and experiment with roms and see how we can push it for great general use. Looking forward to trying various roms on this thing. CM13 can't come soon enough for this.
I'd imagine alot of people will be looking go get it as its only £35 in the UK I don't know what the us price is
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flex420 said:
Dear Fellufz,
CM13 Nightlys are officially available. Any chance to bring this to work for this little sweet device? As I can see, there is a Custom rom based on CM12.1 .... Maybe we could build something onto it to make cm13 work? ( at least make it a WiP, nobody needs bluetooth)
Any thought's on this?`
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Do these CM13 Nightlys apply to the NEW Amazon tablet?
Fire, 17,7 cm (7 Zoll) Display, WLAN, 8 GB ?
titanic1955 said:
Hi,
Do these CM13 Nightlys apply to the NEW Amazon tablet?
Fire, 17,7 cm (7 Zoll) Display, WLAN, 8 GB ?
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No they do NOT. There are only like 4 devices now that get the official nighties all being flagship phones. I doubt this device will ever have official support. It will probably get CM 13...eventually. I doubt that anyone will build it for a while though. There are way too many changes to the SRC as more and more code is pushed to the GIT. When CM official full releases come about, then is the time to expect CM 13.
Apparently, BLU did promise last year to update the BLU-R1-HD to Android 7.0, during an interview to Android-Authority:
http://www.androidauthority.com/blu-...ounced-700951/
"US based, BLU Products, announced a new budget smartphone to its lineup for the US market. The BLU R1 HD is sold unlocked, backed by a 2500mAh battery and is currently one of the few devices yet, confirmed to run the upcoming Android 7.0 Nougat when it arrives later this year."
I know that BLU does not have a very good track record with maintaining or updating their devices, but now that Android-8 "O" has been announced and is almost here, I would like to know if we are going to receive at least the Android 7.0 Nougat via OTA (from BLU, Google or Amazon), or would it be possible to manually install it on the BLU R1 HD cellphones when it is available?
from BLU i don't think so, you clearly can see this "confirmed to run the upcoming Android 7.0 Nougat when it arrives later this year."(in 2016)... , u can try LineageOS ROM if you want to try nougat, the only thing you miss is the camera.