The Galaxy tab will get Android 3.0 Honeycomb - Galaxy Tab General

The above rumors that Honeycomb was going to require a dual-core processor have been denied! Lots of tablet owners wrote all over the internet (and in our comments) that they are worried that the next Android OS won’t be available on Galaxy Tab. A few hours ago, Dan Morrill from Android Team denied the rumors through a tweet saying : “there’s no hard minimum for Honeycomb”.
So good news guys, don’t worry, enjoy your tee , coffee, sleep and wait for Honeycomb to be released so we can enjoy it!
http-://xxx.thegalaxytab.com/2011/01/04/samsung-galaxy-tab-might-not-receive-android-honeycomb-update/

Old, old, news! This wasn't reported a few hours ago - it was a few weeks ago! See here.
FYI, this doesn't confirm that the Tab *will* get Honeycomb from Samsung - only that it is almost certainly capable of running on Honeycomb.
Regards,
Dave

Old. Also, tea not tee.

I think the fact that a new Galaxy Tab 2 is coming soon pretty much puts a nail in the coffin for a official honeycomb update. Who uses official ROMS anyways though. XDA will have one.

It's always good to have an official update. It's always a good mine of useful driver updates, mini bugfixes etc.
It also prolongs the life of the device: it'll be sold for a longer time, so it'll sell more, which means more devices and more interest in the wild, better and wider array of accessories etc.

huynhct said:
Old. Also, tea not tee.
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Not if he's playing Golf
Sorry...

Why the exumption of such an old thread?

zetsurin said:
Why the exumption of such an old thread?
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To get our hopes up, and then send them crashing to the ground. Especially now that Honeycomb 3.2 with support for 7 inch tabs is out...

I know... its probably to much to hope for 3.2 isn't it....
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Why do we want an upgrade? I'm happy with Gingerbread. If I hated GB I'd sell my Tab and go get a HoneyComb tablet. Why the need to upgrade something that works?

I Agree
A. Nonymous said:
Why do we want an upgrade? I'm happy with Gingerbread. If I hated GB I'd sell my Tab and go get a HoneyComb tablet. Why the need to upgrade something that works?
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Couldn't have said it better myself...

A. Nonymous said:
Why do we want an upgrade? I'm happy with Gingerbread. If I hated GB I'd sell my Tab and go get a HoneyComb tablet. Why the need to upgrade something that works?
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lmao, seriously dude, wtf are you doing on XDA if you have this view?
Seriously that has to be one of the MOST ridiculous comments I have ever seen on this site

I totally disagree, XDA is great for making our hardware live up to its promise, but, I looked at a 10.1 Tab and can honestly say that i prefer the capacitive buttons, and profile of my GTab 7. To each his own!

A. Nonymous said:
Why do we want an upgrade? I'm happy with Gingerbread. If I hated GB I'd sell my Tab and go get a HoneyComb tablet. Why the need to upgrade something that works?
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How about:
Why do we want an upgrade? I'm happy with Froyo. If I hated Froyo I'd sell my Tab and go get a Gingerbread tablet. Why the need to upgrade something that works?
My answer to this would be about the same.

rmorrisonva said:
I totally disagree, XDA is great for making our hardware live up to its promise, but, I looked at a 10.1 Tab and can honestly say that i prefer the capacitive buttons, and profile of my GTab 7. To each his own!
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Well, even if you flash one of the Honeycomb ROMs from the dev forum, good news, you still have capacitive buttons and the profile of the GTab 7.

A. Nonymous said:
Why do we want an upgrade? I'm happy with Gingerbread. If I hated GB I'd sell my Tab and go get a HoneyComb tablet. Why the need to upgrade something that works?
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Please don't have children!

natious said:
Please don't have children!
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Tsk tsk. That's nasty...

I'm sure some people will like HC on a tab.. but then there are some that will prefer GB..
After using the 10.1 and a Transformer I actually prefer the way GB works..
each to his own..

manekineko said:
How about:
Why do we want an upgrade? I'm happy with Froyo. If I hated Froyo I'd sell my Tab and go get a Gingerbread tablet. Why the need to upgrade something that works?
My answer to this would be about the same.
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Why do we want an upgrade? I'm happy with Windows 95. If I hated Windows 95, I'd sell my computer and get a Windows XP computer. Why the need to upgrade something that works?
Let's throw this back more:
Why do we want an upgrade? I'm happy with my computer that takes up a whole room. If I hated my room computer, I'd sell it and get a calculator. Why the need to upgrade something that works?
Oh, right, because its pretty much the meaning of life.
(And it doesn't have to apply to computers either! Any aspect of life and history can apply here)
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Tsk tsk. That's nasty...
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but funny

Related

Bye Bye TF!

Yeah... so I got the Galaxy Tab 10.1 this weekend to try it out and boy has life been good. This thing is build like a tank and weights like a feather. The screen is flawless (no dead pixels, light bleed, etc.). The only drawback I see with it is the lack of Google Labs (i.e., no Quick Controls or ability to change the User Agent on the default Browser), which can be averted by using a third-party browser if need be. The lack of ports is really not an issue as I plan on using my tablet as a tablet, and not a failed attempt of a laptop replacement. That being said, I'll have to get used to not having the dock, which I know I will (used the iPad since release date). Bottom line, this is a tablet; I already have a laptop (M11x) for anything more serious.
I was just waiting for a root to come out to officially jump ship. Now that it is rooted, I really see no use in sticking around with the TF.
I tried loving it, and maybe, for a split-second, I did. But the fact of the matter is that I feel like I'm going to break it every time I use it and I highly doubt it will last me a whole year. Didn't have this worry with the iPad, and now I don't with the GT.
Later guys! It's been fun!
Riveting.
10.
no.. please dont go...
dont gooooooooooooooooo.
Glad you got sorted out.
are we supposed to care?
Well Buh Bye!
If the Thrive turns out to be solid, I'll likely be jumping to it, but I won't be posting a goodbye thread Maybe a Thrive vs TF thread.
no lose he is only a PATS fan................
i still cant quite understand why someone starts a thread just to say they have decided they prefer another item ..... utterly, utterly pointles .....
i also cant believe ive posted on the subject tho !
Im sure at some stage i will upgrade from my TF, but not for quite some time. And when I do i promise i wont bother telling everyone.
I really wish the mods would just zap these threads. They clog up the forums for everyone trying to get help or actually discuss the TF.
For those who think the grass is greener just go ! dont bother telling us just go. really.
bye...who cares? can mod please ban these types of posts?
Have fun with Samsung updates....Next update will be a yr from now.....
op is a dushe for posting the most pointless thread ever
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op is a dushe for posting the most pointless thread ever
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They're like 20 other OP's who did the same thing..
They should all get together and have one last giant, sweaty orgy with there transformers before they get rid of them.
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The only drawback I see with it is the lack of Google Labs (i.e., no Quick Controls or ability to change the User Agent on the default Browser), which can be averted by using a third-party browser if need be.
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you can fix that by installing the transfomer apk or the xoom's browser apk. i think the xoom apk would be better as you'd have more ua strings to choose from.
but i may be with you and jumping ship too. but i really do like the tf i'm still trying to talk myself out of keeping them both. i think i'm stalling myself so that i pass the 14 day returns and am forced to keep both, lol.
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you can fix that by installing the transfomer apk or the xoom's browser apk. i think the xoom apk would be better as you'd have more ua strings to choose from.
but i may be with you and jumping ship too. but i really do like the tf i'm still trying to talk myself out of keeping them both. i think i'm stalling myself so that i pass the 14 day returns and am forced to keep both, lol.
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Unless you have money to spare, or the need, there's really no reason to have two 10.1 tablets. A 10.1" and 7" package might be better.
dazz87 said:
Have fun with Samsung updates....Next update will be a yr from now.....
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Totally agree with you.. We'll see the next Android update waaaayyyy before Galaxy Tab 10.1..
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bye...who cares? can mod please ban these types of posts?
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+1
10char
mikewong27 said:
Totally agree with you.. We'll see the next Android update waaaayyyy before Galaxy Tab 10.1..
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Updates are fewer because the issues are fewer. How many updates has it been now and the dock still drains like crazy and the battery info is still not available?! Also, no firmware/OTA update can fix the horrible build quality the TF has.
BTW, sarcasm is the ultimate form of insecurity. I'll accept some of your remarks as confirmation that you feel the same way.
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you can fix that by installing the transfomer apk or the xoom's browser apk. i think the xoom apk would be better as you'd have more ua strings to choose from.
but i may be with you and jumping ship too. but i really do like the tf i'm still trying to talk myself out of keeping them both. i think i'm stalling myself so that i pass the 14 day returns and am forced to keep both, lol.
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I have the 10.1. Theres some more issues with the 10.1 then just the quick tab. One thing is that the default browser screw up your bookmark. I bookmark asus xda and samsung xda. After about 5 mins I click on the Asus TF xda forum it re direct me to the Samsung 10.1 forum. The charger on the 10.1 sucks...its takes forever to get a full charge. 60% in 3 hours....
The screen is nice, if you are into that cartoon look. Way oversaturated for me!!!! When watching a movie everyone in the movie looks like oompa loompa from charlie and the chocolate factory.... So the question is Samsung updates....Are they going to do the same thing with the 10.1 like the way they handle their phones? We just dont know

Just got a Iconia

This is my first Android tablet and i love it . It has a lot more potation than the iPad. But i think it is build on a different kind of experience than the iPad. I have had a iPad since the 1g came out. And i needed a change form iOS, I also have a rooted HTC Evo 4G so i knew how android was. But the UI in Honeycomb is a lot more polished than Gingerbread.
what is this so called polish that everyone speaks of
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It has a lot more potation
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I assure you, the Iconia Tab A500 has nothing to do with potatoes or agriculture.
I think he is saying potential
whats the point of topic?
Glebaka said:
whats the point of topic?
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Agriculture
apparently so .
I Just ment are we comparing this to the so called polish of the ipad. I actually like the os I just think hardware acceleration could be improved but over all Im happy with it.
WereCatf said:
I assure you, the Iconia Tab A500 has nothing to do with potatoes or agriculture.
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Potation means 'the act of drinking' - maybe he's thinking that the Beer LiveWallpaper is real??
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Agriculture
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It definitely has sonething to do with potion
Anyhoo, let's not be mean.
Congrats for your purchase and enjoy the tablet!
Can anbody explain why the release of 3.1 is taking so long. I like the iconia but you would think the company would release the 3.1 and kernel source to move the tablets to make more money.
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Tell me how old you are so I can tell you how much longer it will take

Soon to be owner

Hello Everybody, I am new to this forum, but not XDA. I am soon to be buying a Eee Pad Transformer, but there is one major setback. I love my brother's xoom. It's amazing, fast, smooth, and all functions work. The one thing I've seen is how the Transformer doesn't look like the Xoom (so I'm led to believe it's dotted with ASUS's own software, while still running Honeycomb). Is there an easy fix for this? I've looked at the custom roms and can't find one that looks to be almost exactly like the Xoom. But I am a N3wb when it comes to Tablets, so I would really like some details on what to expect, from several people on performance, and preferably pro's and con's.
Thanks IA
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Hello Everybody, I am new to this forum, but not XDA. I am soon to be buying a Eee Pad Transformer, but there is one major setback. I love my brother's xoom. It's amazing, fast, smooth, and all functions work. The one thing I've seen is how the Transformer doesn't look like the Xoom (so I'm led to believe it's dotted with ASUS's own software, while still running Honeycomb). Is there an easy fix for this? I've looked at the custom roms and can't find one that looks to be almost exactly like the Xoom. But I am a N3wb when it comes to Tablets, so I would really like some details on what to expect, from several people on performance, and preferably pro's and con's.
Thanks IA
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All Honeycomb tablets at this time (with the exception of Galaxy Tab 10.1) are running stock Honeycomb. Some tablets may add apps of their own but it is not really bloatware.
If you're talking about the buttons on the bottom left there is a easy fix for that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120014&highlight=Xoom
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All Honeycomb tablets at this time (with the exception of Galaxy Tab 10.1) are running stock Honeycomb. Some tablets may add apps of their own but it is not really bloatware.
If you're talking about the buttons on the bottom left there is a easy fix for that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120014&highlight=Xoom
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Yes sir, thank you. That is a big help. Now what should i be expecting? i know I'm going to root it, but do you suggest much after that?
gobluewolverines4 said:
Yes sir, thank you. That is a big help. Now what should i be expecting? i know I'm going to root it, but do you suggest much after that?
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Umm.. you could flash a kernel and ROM afterwards?
Development is very limited as Honeycomb is closed-source.
Out of the box experience is amazing on Honeycomb though.
zephiK said:
Umm.. you could flash a kernel and ROM afterwards?
Development is very limited as Honeycomb is closed-source.
Out of the box experience is amazing on Honeycomb though.
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Oh alright. Thank you very much!
gobluewolverines4 said:
Oh alright. Thank you very much!
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Not a problem! and rooting is easy as one-click. Look at the "NVflash" thread in dev forums for more details.
Possibly getting one this week or next weekend!
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Just FYI, I had a Xoom before I got my Transformer. I am _much_ happier with my Transformer, both in terms of the screen (a huge improvement) and how Asus is supporting the device. Of course, the keyboard dock is a huge plus that nobody else can match...
Not knocking the Xoom, but rather to say that you won't likely regret your decision between them.
Ordered my b!+ch just now on Amazon!
Boom
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Nexus Tablet!

I have been looking at buying the Asus Transformer Prime. And was pretty much sold on it until I ran across this..
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http://www.android-advice.com/2011/the-official-google-branded-nexus-tablet/
Anyone seen any specs on it?
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I was pissed when i heard this cuz i just but the Asus Transformer 3weeks ago and now i hear about this.. This Nexus Tablet batter make it toss my Asus Transformer out the window.. Cuz i dont see no improvement hardware wise with the galaxy nexus vs galaxy s2
if you want one now, the xoom is basically an nexus tablet. well just have wait an see, for an few months.
If Nexus Tab:Nexus Phone::Galaxy Tab:Galaxy Phone, I'll stick with Galaxy phones and tabs for superior hardware, since Touchwiz is becoming driver support rather than ui.
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I was pissed when i heard this
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I can totally understand that. I would be pissed too!
How has the Transformer been for you so far? Any regrets buying it besides a newer model coming out?
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if you want one now, the xoom is basically an nexus tablet. well just have wait an see, for an few months.
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Ya I do want one now! I have trying to hold out for the Transformer 2, but I have almost went and grabbed something else on a couple occasions now. ;-) Normally I am fairly patient though, so I can wait if I think I'm getting a better product. I have looked at the xoom a couple times. Something rubs me wrong with it though. Maybe the whole Motorola and locked boot loader fiasco. I am not sure this applies to the xoom however and maybe just their phones. I keep getting the feeling of some hidden hoopla I'm going to run across.
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If Nexus Tab:Nexus Phone::Galaxy Tab:Galaxy Phone, I'll stick with Galaxy phones and tabs for superior hardware, since Touchwiz is becoming driver support rather than ui.
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It's been hard for me not to just grab a samsung tab and be done with it! I have enjoyed my epic and the hardware has been outstanding! I guess there are two things keeping me from doing that
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1) The tegra 3 quad core in the prime. (hardware)
2) Just wanting something a lil different from my phone I guess.
The main things that are important to me is hardware, and developer support. The Epic would just not be the same without either of those! So, I want that in a tablet as well.
I also will need to get a windows 8 tablet due to my job so I wanted to keep the price down on the android tablet. However that Transformer Primes hardware and promises of ICS soon is making that tough! ;-)
Well, from doing some more digging with google it looks like their tablet is still 6 months away.
However, I am in the market for a tablet before then. Looks like google won't be getting my money this time around!
Hopefully they will release details on specs at CES in January as I am curious what's in it.
D-Buckner said:
I can totally understand that. I would be pissed too!
How has the Transformer been for you so far? Any regrets buying it besides a newer model
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IM loving this thing. I use it for everything .. I just wish it had a lil more support when it comes to development.. No im not upset about prime cuz i got my transformer for a good deal and plus quad-core is only good for gaming which i dont do much of on a tablet..
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I hope every one realizes this is purely rumor at this point.
zanderman112 said:
I hope every one realizes this is purely rumor at this point.
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If only there was a rumor thread.
The Root said:
If only there was a rumor thread.
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I saw that coming lol. I was gonna update it yesterday, but i got sidetracked lol
The Root said:
If only there was a rumor thread.
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LOL ^^^^^ this ^^^^^ LOL
zanderman112 said:
I hope every one realizes this is purely rumor at this point.
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maybe I jumped the gun a little on this one. Nice catch!
I blame the article and those darn journalist however! ;-) After all, the article title does say official! Plus it was 4 am or so when I read it.
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If Nexus Tab:Nexus Phone::Galaxy Tab:Galaxy Phone, I'll stick with Galaxy phones and tabs for superior hardware, since Touchwiz is becoming driver support rather than ui.
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Agree - I've been eyeing a Galaxy Tab myself, thinking of upgrading from the Nook. Hopefully though, the Google tablet does happen - the more choices, the merrier
dohturdima said:
Agree - I've been eyeing a Galaxy Tab myself, thinking of upgrading from the Nook. Hopefully though, the Google tablet does happen - the more choices, the merrier
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Galaxy Tab 11.6 is coming in like February and sounds sick.
txtmikhail said:
IM loving this thing. I use it for everything .. I just wish it had a lil more support when it comes to development.. No im not upset about prime cuz i got my transformer for a good deal and plus quad-core is only good for gaming which i dont do much of on a tablet..
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If you hold tight, I'm sure there will be a TON of development for that device. It's the premire Android Tablet right now, so I expect some great things for it. Since it's so new and not everyone has one yet, dev will be a bit slow at the get-go, but I can assure you, it will pick up...and you'll be very happy.
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If you hold tight, I'm sure there will be a TON of development for that device. It's the premire Android Tablet right now, so I expect some great things for it. Since it's so new and not everyone has one yet, dev will be a bit slow at the get-go, but I can assure you, it will pick up...and you'll be very happy.
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Yea i know.. I read that cm9 is coming to the Transformer which im so happy cuz im pretty sure we'll get it before the Epic 4g does..
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ICS on P6810 wifi only model

Hi,
Great news on the roll out of ICS to the 7.7. Well some of them anyway...
So as to not loose track of any news and developments for the rest of us P6810 owners I thought it might be an idea to collect any info in a seperate thread?
Unfortunately I have none.
I have some information - If you choose to flash the 6800 f/w over your 6810 you'll soft brick it. Of course only an idiot would try this...
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flathunt said:
I have some information - If you choose to flash the 6800 f/w over your 6810 you'll soft brick it. Of course only an idiot would try this...
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I was just thinking I did have some info, but you beat me to it.
I'd also suggest to any idiot that does intend to try this, to first take a nandroid backup, then, once you've confirmed you have created a soft-brick, simply use Odin to re-flash CWM and restore it. This worked for me my mate.
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I have some information - If you choose to flash the 6800 f/w over your 6810 you'll soft brick it. Of course only an idiot would try this...
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I have been stunned reading around that some people actually did this!
I asked samsung and no date for the wifi only, maybe end of July...
It's so difficult to erase the 3g menus?
Thanks Samsung! Couldn't have made it straightforward and easy for everyone....
Yes, it totally makes sense not to release both at the same time
End of July? fail samsung if that is the case. ffs
Samsung sucks ...
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I'd also suggest to any idiot that does intend to try this, to first take a nandroid backup, then, once you've confirmed you have created a soft-brick, simply use Odin to re-flash CWM and restore it. This worked for me my mate.
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seriously ROFL MAO
2 days after and nothing...
And sammobile doesn't answer to my questions
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2 days after and nothing...
And sammobile doesn't answer to my questions
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It is frustrating the wait. I'm following @SamFirmware on Twitter and check every hour. :fingers-crossed:
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It is frustrating the wait. I'm following @SamFirmware on Twitter and check every hour. :fingers-crossed:
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Would appreciate it if you make some noise on this forum when it finally arrives.
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2 days after and nothing...
And sammobile doesn't answer to my questions
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probable because they are overflooded with these questions for EVEREY SINGLE DEVICE!
I wouldnt blame them, plus I dont think it will be a long time until youll have an update too!
Samsung suck. I wish there was more AMOLED tablets or the Nexus 7 has an SD Slot.
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Totally agree with you guys, I ended up selling my 7.7 tab and pre ordered the nexus 7, I had enough of samsungs ICS promises and want the latest OS Jelly bean. I really loved the device, well built amazing screen and ooozzes quality but could not bear gingerbread any longer. Just shows great hardware doesnt make a great device, in my opinion. R.I.P Tab 7.7 I will miss you....
On the bright side ...
We wifi only owners will hopefully end up with a polished ICS version after all the issues have been ironed out of the 3G release :fingers-crossed:
Cannot belive Samsung have done this, would love to know the reasoning behind not releasing both versions at the same time. Even now its not going to be the latest version of the OS!
I think my plan is to see how it runs on ICS, and if its much better keep it for a while, until Google bring out the next version of the Nexus.
Am well and truly fed up of having to wait this long for updates!
Shaady said:
Cannot belive Samsung have done this, would love to know the reasoning behind not releasing both versions at the same time. Even now its not going to be the latest version of the OS!
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Are you serious?
I am as ticked as anybody else here, but if it had been the other way around - if ICS was ready for the 6810 but not the 6800 - then I wouldn't want to wait while they finished up on a different device. That would be even more maddening.
It ticks us off because we are so close, but there's no reason for them not to release as they are able. And it'd be arbitrary to wait, too. When would that end? All of the tabs are relatively similar, so maybe they should hold all updates until they are all ready?
It's insanely frustrating that we are waiting so long on this when we paid so much, but I am happy for the 6800 users that they don't have to wait any longer (except for JB).

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