ICS update

[jj14x]

I saw this on ACER ANZ's facebook page

"Acer ANZ
Great news, everyone! We’ve just got confirmation from HQ that the Iconia Tab A500 will be getting Ice Cream Sandwich in April. No exact date yet, but we’ll let you know when we have it. What are you looking forward to most in ICS?"

Great news,... | Facebook

Do note that this is not ACER America's site - just for Australia/NewZealand
But hopefully, we will get it at about the same time (or earlier) in the US

 

[johncihak]

looks like ICS has begun to roll out on A200 so now we MAY see it on the A500 soon. We shall see

Yeah. Right. Last year they promised January.

I learned my lesson. If I want updates, or tech support, then avoid Acer.

 

[jj14x]

Yeah. Right. Last year they promised January.

Just out of curiosity, where did you see ACER promising ICS for A500 in Jan 2012?

 

[scarryman04]

Just out of curiosity, where did you see ACER promising ICS for A500 in Jan 2012?

Some hipsters blog...I've seen multiple posts of this but it has NEVER been promised or confirmed.

I really hope it is soon tho...not because I want ICS, because I want my cameras to finally work on ICS

 

[manonmoon49]

Yeah. Right. Last year they promised January.

I learned my lesson. If I want updates, or tech support, then avoid Acer.

Well if this very website confirms it I'll take it as a credible source.


http://www.androidcentral.com/ice-cream-sandwich-ota-update-rolling-out-acer-iconia-a200

 

[scarryman04]

Except that doesn't say anything about the A500

 

[scarryman04]

Here's a post with verification from Acer from their twitter stream....but I'll believe it when I see it. I certainly won't get irate if I don't see an official build but will certainly be happy to have my cameras back in working order.

Acer America Announces Android 4.0 Update For A500 And A100, Coming In Mid-April

 

[zumaabujah]

my acer A500 stock on androd when starting can any one help me in this problem

 

[Danv1369]

Here's a post with verification from Acer from their twitter stream....but I'll believe it when I see it. I certainly won't get irate if I don't see an official build but will certainly be happy to have my cameras back in working order.

Acer America Announces Android 4.0 Update For A500 And A100, Coming In Mid-April

If this does rollout in April, I will be overseas on business...hopefully I am still able to get the update

 

[rednocturne307]

Here's a post with verification from Acer from their twitter stream....but I'll believe it when I see it. I certainly won't get irate if I don't see an official build but will certainly be happy to have my cameras back in working order.

Acer America Announces Android 4.0 Update For A500 And A100, Coming In Mid-April

Ladies and Gentlemen, the announcement we have been waiting for has arrived. And now we play the waiting game.

Again.

 

[scarryman04]

Who even cares about ICS anymore that's old news...I'm ready for some Jellybean!!!

http://rootzwiki.com/_/articles/rumors/android-50-jellybean-rumored-to-debut-in-june-r415

 

[Danv1369]

Ladies and Gentlemen, the announcement we have been waiting for has arrived. And now we play the waiting game.

Again.

too bad it has the Acer skin...would prefer a more natural ICS.

 

[rednocturne307]

too bad it has the Acer skin...would prefer a more natural ICS.

I don't know, I actually kinda like the acer skin. It's quite subtle and I dig the acer ring thing. It's neat.

 

[scarryman04]

Leaked builds are out...Woot for my camera to work again!!!

That means a ota is really close for you non hackerz, prolly only one more month to go!

 

[UnfocusedHTC]

Sweet. I wonder if installing this will wipe everything?

 

[scarryman04]

It shouldn't because its a signed file so it should back everything up just like it would when you accept an OTA

 

[bako88fan]

I updated to the leaked rom very easily. I downloaded the update directly on my tablet. Changed the name of the update to update.zip and then used astro file manager to move it to my external SD card. Once I shut down and then booted into recovery (volume up and power button) update took about 8 minutes. My apps and data were all intact so this is a signed ROM. So far completely bug free. Everything is here except for the ACER ring. I'm really impressed with this build and ICS. There are subtle differences which I'm still exploring. If your Iconia is unrooted and stock, then I would suggest heading to XDA and grabbing the update.

 

[emagdnimohno]

I did the manual update! Took 15 mins of my time, and it works great!!

 

[jhowle9475]

Hey, check out acer's site


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[UnfocusedHTC]

It's nice to see an offical announcement.