Samsung Galaxy 10.1" Honeycomb Tablet @ Vodacom - R399 / month x 24

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I'm still not interested in having one of the slimmer tablets. I'm almost positive that updates will sort out the only issues which we all face....underdeveloped firmware
 
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I'm also getting fedup with getting no feedback about the update. I love my device but I can't help by feeling tricked. If they are not going to support this device they never should have released it I'm also fedup with vodacom as this device was supposed to be a vodacom exclusive I assumed that we will get the updates. But now they decided to go with the thinner device and we are screwed and still stuck on 3.01

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I gave up waiting. I now have Honeycomb v3.1 installed. Many hours of trying to figure it out but it works. TouchWiz UX also as this is tweaked version of the software that comes with the slimmer 10.1

Still testing it out before I can give my low-down on it but so far so good. Everything is larger and occupies more space on the screen which I don't know if I like yet. Everything else seems to be working and I can finally add my Facebook to the accounts and sync section.

SEE PICTURES

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/album.php?albumid=1406
 
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Do you have a link with instructions I also want to try this Im getting tired of all the force close errors.

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Domino ZA said:
Do you have a link with instructions I also want to try this Im getting tired of all the force close errors.

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Start Here and unlock bootloader:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083517

Then fastboot and root:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079781

Then the ROM:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1155023


I will admit that only being fiddeling a few hours but have not had a force close yet. I know it is going to start happening but so far they are fewer. Facebook account now works, live wallpapers are smoother, you can sms from the device, widgets resizable, TuochWiz definitely different and something to get use to (verdict on whether I like it over Vanilla is still undecided), supports Real-Time Protocols so only matter of time for video calling through Skype and etc to work, TegraZone games can now be installed, access to Samsung account, and shorcuts added to popup menu when pressing time in lower right corner (wifi, gps, rotate, sound, notifications) and etc. Still finding what works where and etc but so far so good. No real speed increase and not a lot smoother but in some places is noticable but overall more constant.

What ever you do...be patient...the instructions are easy to understand and a lot is trial and error to figuring out what they said.
 
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Domino ZA said:
Thanks I will give it a go :)

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Did you try give it a go yet? Honeycomb v3.1 is definitely a pleasure so far. Tablet is definitely faster overall when accessing 3D power.
 
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I tried but with no luck. I can't get odin to recognize my tablet, but I haven't spend too much time on it yet looking for solutions, it's been a busy week. I am going try over the weekend and see what happens.

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I struggled having the device be recognised with Fastboot. Was a pain in the @rse! Just make sure you do all the reading for each step before giving a tackle.
 
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I finally flashed my tab last night with 3.1

And all I can say is Wow

The only thing that doesn't work is social hub and music hub but otherwise its running smoothly with no force errors yet.

I couldn't get my tab to work with the odin software so I used bcmobile method from there it was fairly straight forward.

Now I'm waiting for 3.2 :)

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Yip. 3.1 is awesome when compared to 3.0.1. TouchWiz also not that bad. Wish that bar at bottom at screen (back, home screen, time and etc is situated) looked like it does with the stock vanilla firmware. Most force closes I got was when using the browser since the flash I have not had one yet (touch wood). Strange you social and music hub is not working as mine does with no problems.

Forget 3.2! I cannot wait for the unified Android 4.0 Ice-cream Sandwich due out within the 4th quarter of 2011.
 
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corp said:
Start Here and unlock bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083517

Then fastboot and root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079781

Then the ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1155023


I will admit that only being fiddeling a few hours but have not had a force close yet.
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@ corp:

With regarding "root"-ing and "ROM"-ing one's tablet, does it mean the following:
1. all one's downloads and personal data are lost?
2. warranty for tablet gets void?


Thanks!
 
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Rooting generally does not but ROM generally does. Data you can backup. Titanium backup works best in most opinions but have not used it with my tablet yet. Rooting is required however to use it. Maybe someone else can point out an alternative for you to use.
 
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I've been trying to do step one of the instructions - unlocking the bootloader - but no luck apparantly. It seems that odin doesnt recognise my device once i connect the USB cable. Not sure where to go from here. Guess i will have to hope for the official update
 
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