Hi, i suppose install official HC 3.1 will wipe out all the installed app and settings?

This post has been edited by gl7: Jun 28 2011, 09:28 PM

For anyone missed the update: Sygic (GPS navigation app) new version 11.0.2 was out, fixed the bottom panel overlap with Andriod notification bar. Although the software "About" still showing 11.0.1 after install...

3.1 update pulled mid release? -That's what Acer Support says. "New Build Tomorrow"

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158359

new OTA update 4.010.30, update from Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1. Much smoother for me, since i never wipe apps or factory reset since day 1 with all updates install continuously.

FYI, the .22 was downloaded from XDA. Meaning manual update does not broke the OTA updates (yet) which most asked/afraid.

true.




Also using Thumb keyboard now, 3 layouts also. Used Hacker Keyboard b4, but its become lag. The arrow keys is the main reason to choose my keyboard, still too difficult to put the cursor exactly the place in a sentence/word.

just checked, as screenshot and comment no arrow key or need combination for arrow keys.... would not be my choice then

update to .38 early this morning, strange is the screen auto on and off happens and more frequent, will try .40 ...

hm.. no .40 OTA for me..

This post has been edited by gl7: Jul 14 2011, 08:26 PM

i see, O.o getting very messy update builds....

BTW, no one mention that the back of the ACER A500 is brushed aluminum? i like the cold and metal feels holding it, plus not fingerprints magnet
Also, due to this aluminum, some reviews said the build quality is much better.

Agree, i am happy with the battery life too, i once played the "Game Dev Story" straight 12 hours non-stop until the battery drained, with 35% brightness (which is normal brightness, never adjust over 35% because it will be too bright for me! which is good anyway), 90% volume. The game is 2D though.

(thank gods it is 12 hours, or else cant stop playing, the game is very addictive )

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Added on July 23, 2011, 1:29 amtrue, due to (strangely) most people go for Asus, less supplier carrying accessories for A500. i bought all the screen protector, Sikai MibroFiber case, micro HDMI cable from ebay. Next one would be the A500 silicon case (3 available now), car charger (1 USA seller, expensive postage), car holder (a fews, not needed yet) .

This post has been edited by gl7: Jul 23 2011, 01:29 AM

ha, yup, a boring weekend, remembered charged full at 6 pm, played till next day 6 am non-stop, eat with it, walk with it.
(btw, this is first time since years stop crazy on games)

hm... maybe 6 hours? i charged another once more forgotten....

This post has been edited by gl7: Jul 23 2011, 02:18 AM

have not try custom rom yet, the official rom is quite good for me, never experience the battery % charge problem, maybe you need to reset battery in the CWM?

Anyway, here is the 4.010.40 Full official update from Acer http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread...33#post15861033
, was meant for upgrade from 1.139.04, but you can extract the zip after decrypt with Acer Decrypter and update with CWM, clear Dalvik cache. (always backup full rom before update)
I use it to update my 4.010.38 (US version) back to 4.010.40, app and settings stay after 2nd reboot.

As for the GPS, 30 seconds should consider good since mobile phone uses AGPS, which "assisted" by cell towers to locate your position while iconia is pure GPS, although also listed as AGPS, but without phone capability, i assume the "A"GPS is limited.

I used once on the road, with Sygic, the route is accurate. But most of the time i just use the mobile phone Sygic, since i to not have A500 car holder and car charger if the A500 running low battery.

gnitney: what a modern dad and good child your father have =D , i hope you upgraded to 3.1 latest patches for best performance.

Yes, normally this is how android devices get update OTA and install easily without problem. Too bad I'm also quite new to android,u can try browse few pages back or the 1st page on how to update. Some master here like Benny may come back to check and provide some answers. You should try download again , try disable the screen auto sleep and wireless off when screen off that broke the download? Note down the message if failed again.

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Added on July 26, 2011, 7:07 pmYou definately want to get 3.1 ,not only performance a boost, extra features like support more USB devices, example play games with USB gamepad, smoother low profile 1080p movie playback etc.

http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-3.1-highlights.html




Btw, XDA always my first choice for to look for tips, and updates, A500 section, http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1133

This post has been edited by gl7: Jul 26 2011, 07:17 PM

Yup, likewise the 1st time i use it.


Good to know, if any app force close, go to the Application info to "clear data" for that app.

3.2 , cant wait, great for TF users

Déjà vu, is it continues usage non stop? Because few page back i also posted something like this but i think i charges once , unclear minds when playing non-stop on the tablet, ha

really nice, or wait for the A501 which with 3G if you need internet access =D

oh my, that is really unfortunate... RM200....

ouch, no root for 3.2 still....