So, I just happened to root my device using Gingerbreak 1.20 tonight.
Literally about 10 minutes later, I was prompted that a system update was available. I dont know if this was coincidence or if the rooting caused this to be seen as available. According to XDA, others are getting the update as well.
I downloaded the system update (38 something MB) and it gave me a message in the top left corner of the screen that it was booting into system recovery image and began applying.
Went from:
Android Version: 3.0.1
Kernel Version: 2.6.36.3-00001-g9b3ce2b
Build Number: Acer_A500_1.104.02_COM_GEN1
Went to:
Android Version: 3.0.1
Kernel Version: 2.6.36.3 (note, the -00001 and such after the kernel number appears to now be gone)
Build Number: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1
It didnt appear to break root - I still have Superuser available although I had to re-run Gingerbreak.
I'll detail any fixes I notice, but on XDA it is being reported that this update:
a) somewhat fixes the screen wake/sleep issue, although it is still occuring (will update once I have more use with it)
b) improves Wi-Fi signal significantly (I noticed slight issues before but nothing major, I'll be monitoring wifi signal to see if it is better)
c) improves GPS signal significantly (although I never noticed any issues with mine before)
I've noticed the device seems snappier although it could just be a placebo effect at this point.
The first time I tried to apply it, the update failed. The tab has to be plugged into a power supply in order for it to be successful.
Post here if you've got the update and notice any changes.
Literally about 10 minutes later, I was prompted that a system update was available. I dont know if this was coincidence or if the rooting caused this to be seen as available. According to XDA, others are getting the update as well.
I downloaded the system update (38 something MB) and it gave me a message in the top left corner of the screen that it was booting into system recovery image and began applying.
Went from:
Android Version: 3.0.1
Kernel Version: 2.6.36.3-00001-g9b3ce2b
Build Number: Acer_A500_1.104.02_COM_GEN1
Went to:
Android Version: 3.0.1
Kernel Version: 2.6.36.3 (note, the -00001 and such after the kernel number appears to now be gone)
Build Number: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1
It didnt appear to break root - I still have Superuser available although I had to re-run Gingerbreak.
I'll detail any fixes I notice, but on XDA it is being reported that this update:
a) somewhat fixes the screen wake/sleep issue, although it is still occuring (will update once I have more use with it)
b) improves Wi-Fi signal significantly (I noticed slight issues before but nothing major, I'll be monitoring wifi signal to see if it is better)
c) improves GPS signal significantly (although I never noticed any issues with mine before)
I've noticed the device seems snappier although it could just be a placebo effect at this point.
The first time I tried to apply it, the update failed. The tab has to be plugged into a power supply in order for it to be successful.
Post here if you've got the update and notice any changes.