Posts Tagged Settings
Multi-window update now live for AT&T Galaxy Note II
AT&T already announced that today would mark the initial rollout of an update for Galaxy Note II users, bringing the highly touted multi-window feature to eager multitaskers. Thankfully, things seem to be right on schedule as a large number of users are reporting a hefty update waiting to be downloaded.
Measuring in at 178MB, the update appears to be hitting devices in phases, so if you don’t see it straight away, you may have luck checking for the update manually by heading to Settings > About Phone > Software Updates. We’ll see you on the other side.
Source: Android Central
Multi-window update now live for AT&T Galaxy Note II
AT&T already announced that today would mark the initial rollout of an update for Galaxy Note II users, bringing the highly touted multi-window feature to eager multitaskers. Thankfully, things seem to be right on schedule as a large number of users are reporting a hefty update waiting to be downloaded.
Measuring in at 178MB, the update appears to be hitting devices in phases, so if you don’t see it straight away, you may have luck checking for the update manually by heading to Settings > About Phone > Software Updates. We’ll see you on the other side.
Source: Android Central
Multi-window update now live for AT&T Galaxy Note II
AT&T already announced that today would mark the initial rollout of an update for Galaxy Note II users, bringing the highly touted multi-window feature to eager multitaskers. Thankfully, things seem to be right on schedule as a large number of users are reporting a hefty update waiting to be downloaded.
Measuring in at 178MB, the update appears to be hitting devices in phases, so if you don’t see it straight away, you may have luck checking for the update manually by heading to Settings > About Phone > Software Updates. We’ll see you on the other side.
Source: Android Central
Thursday Poll: What Version of Android is Your Phone Running?
Lots of folks are starting to update to Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean, so we think it’s a good time to find out what version of Android you are all currently running. If you want to know how to check your version of Android, open up your Settings menu. Go to “About Phone” and [...]
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Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX now receiving OTA update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Never before have we seen such a glorious Christmas present from Verizon, but it appears as though the original Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX are now receiving an over-the-air update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. A large number of users are reporting that the update is quite hefty, though we still have yet to hear anything official from Verizon.
It seems the update is rolling out in stages, so if you aren’t prompted right away, it shouldn’t be too much longer. Alternatively, you can manually check for the update by heading into Settings > About Phone > System Updates. Be sure to let us know if you’ve managed to snag the update in the comments below.
Source: Android Central
Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX now receiving OTA update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Never before have we seen such a glorious Christmas present from Verizon, but it appears as though the original Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX are now receiving an over-the-air update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. A large number of users are reporting that the update is quite hefty, though we still have yet to hear anything official from Verizon.
It seems the update is rolling out in stages, so if you aren’t prompted right away, it shouldn’t be too much longer. Alternatively, you can manually check for the update by heading into Settings > About Phone > System Updates. Be sure to let us know if you’ve managed to snag the update in the comments below.
Source: Android Central
Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX now receiving OTA update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Never before have we seen such a glorious Christmas present from Verizon, but it appears as though the original Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX are now receiving an over-the-air update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. A large number of users are reporting that the update is quite hefty, though we still have yet to hear anything official from Verizon.
It seems the update is rolling out in stages, so if you aren’t prompted right away, it shouldn’t be too much longer. Alternatively, you can manually check for the update by heading into Settings > About Phone > System Updates. Be sure to let us know if you’ve managed to snag the update in the comments below.
Source: Android Central
Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX now receiving OTA update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Never before have we seen such a glorious Christmas present from Verizon, but it appears as though the original Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX are now receiving an over-the-air update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. A large number of users are reporting that the update is quite hefty, though we still have yet to hear anything official from Verizon.
It seems the update is rolling out in stages, so if you aren’t prompted right away, it shouldn’t be too much longer. Alternatively, you can manually check for the update by heading into Settings > About Phone > System Updates. Be sure to let us know if you’ve managed to snag the update in the comments below.
Source: Android Central
Maps update for Windows Phone 8 available, small improvements in tow
A new update for Maps on Windows Phone 8 has been spotted in the wild, and it supposedly improves the quality of, well, maps — including those downloaded for offline use. There’s no push mechanism for getting this refresh, though, so those with a WP8 device will want to check for it via the Settings menu. What’s changed, exactly? According to WMPoweruser, maps have improved detail and traffic info. If you’ve downloaded the update, tell us about it in the comments below.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Microsoft
Via: WMPoweruser
Canadian Samsung Galaxy S III owners seeing Jelly Bean updates Today
Those of you that own a Samsung Galaxy S III in the great white north, should be seeing a tasty little OTA update hitting your device relatively soon. Bell, Telus, SaskTel, and Rogers customers sporting a Galaxy S III should see some Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 updates hitting their devices today and over the next couple of weeks. You can attempt to prompt you carrier for the update by heading to Settings > About Phone and see if it is waiting for you.
If you are a bit more impatient, the update should be live and well via Samsung Kies on your PC.
Now, what about Verizon and AT&T. Aren’t they still waiting too?
Source: Sammobile
Sony Xperia Tablet S Gets Minor “release6a” Update
While the Sony Xperia Tablet S may just be getting over its physical defects, it is now getting some love thanks to a minor OTA update that is being pushed out to the tablet. This minor update dubbed “release6a” brings a major VPN fix to users who encountered issues trying to log onto corporate or enterprise networks. Sure the minor update still keeps the tablet on Android 4.0.3, but any update is better than no update, right?
If you own the tablet, be sure to head on down to your Settings and System Updates in order to grab the latest update immediately.
source: Xperia Blog
Nova Launcher Updated for Android 4.2 – Includes New Icon Set, Fixed Bugs
Nova Launcher received a much-needed update last night to make it compatible with Android 4.2. The default icon set was changed to the new 4.2 set, a new Quick Settings action was added, and a bunch bugs were squashed. I’d say that it’s nothing major, but in reality, it sort of is major as it [...]
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Tip: Developer Options Hidden in Android 4.2 – This is How to Access Them
There are probably a handful of legitimate reasons why, but we thought we should point out that Google decided it would hide the Developer options menu through Settings in Android 4.2. You could argue that the average consumer has no business being in this section or that it doesn’t even need to be present unless the [...]
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Video: New Quick Settings Menu in Android 4.2, Double Notification Menus Incoming?
Is Google looking to introduce a second notification menu in Android 4.2 that will contain quick settings? According to the video below, purportedly from from an LG Nexus 4 running Android 4.2, the build has a second pulldown menu with a placeholder image that reads “Future Site of Quick Settings.” Yep, it’s the picture you are seeing [...]
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ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700) Jelly Bean update now live
It was supposed to be here last week, but better late than never right? If you own an ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity, you can now enjoy Jelly Bean. You may already have a notification on your pad, but if you don’t, just go to Settings/About Tablet/System Update and grab it. Enjoy!!
Sony Xperia Tablet S gets new update to fix Wifi woes
If you've recently picked up Sony's Tegra 3-powered Xperia Tablet S, you'll want to check for software updates this morning, as reports indicate that the device has just had software release 5 pushed to it over-the-air. The software is still based on Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, but it does include fixes for a potentially troublesome issue with Wifi connectivity. Release 5 claims to improve Wifi performance overall, hopefully eliminating connectivity problems reported by some Xperia Tablet S owners.
If you're rocking a Sony Xperia Tablet S, head on over to Settings > About tablet > Software updates to get yourself updated.
Source: XperiaBlog
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ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T receiving minor update
Well, how convenient. We've posted earlier today that the ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T was getting a small bugfix update, and now the TF700T is getting its own. Similarly to the TF300T, this small update is bringing the model up to firmware version IML74K.US_epad-9.4.5.30-20120907, according to our forum members who have received it. The update is small, mostly updating the camera firmware and fixing some bugs here and there.
If you've got a Transformer Pad TF700T laying around, head to Settings > About tablet > Software updates and see if your device is ready to download the update. Once you get it, chime in in the forums and let us know how it's working.
Source: ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity 700 Forums
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ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T updated with minor stability fixes
ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T owners are reporting that they're receiving another over-the-air update today, designed to improve stability of the Tegra 3-based tablet. Since the TF300T has already received its update to Jelly Bean, there are no significant changes to the underlying Android framework. But hopefully this latest OTA will fix some of the performance and usability issues that have been reported by some TF300T owners. The update brings the tablet up to version 10.4.2.13, still based upon the latest Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.
If you've got a Transformer Pad TF300T, head to Settings > About tablet > Software updates to see if the new version is ready to download onto your tablet. Once you're installed, hit the comments and let us know how you're getting on.
Source: Transformer Pad TF300T forums; Thanks, Erckul!
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Update for Verizon’s Galaxy S3 Rolling Out Now, Dumbs Down On-device Search
The VRALG7 update for the Samsung Galaxy S3 on Verizon that we first reported on Thursday, is available now to all handsets. To pull the update, all you have to do is head into Settings>About device>Software update and tap the “Check New” button. The update fixes the “No SIM” issue that many of you were [...]
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How to: Change Lock Screen Settings on Android [Beginners' Guide]
The lock screen on your Android phone will forever be your most visited screen. Every single time you turn your phone on or wake it up, you have to do something at the lock screen. For some, a simple slide of the lock icon will unlock your phone, but for others, a level of security [...]
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Cell Broadcast Settings Menu Came With Jelly Bean for Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus
After digging into settings menus in the Jelly Bean update that was released this week for Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus, a handful of readers noticed that a new “Cell Broadcast settings” area was now included. This new area appears to give you control over emergency alerts that could push through to your handset. For example, a [...]
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Rogers pushing out ICS updates to the Moto Razr
Good news, our Canadian Moto Razr users: the ICS update to your phones seems to have been released a wee bit earlier than the “early September” launch we had expected. Once done with the download-and-install process your phone would make the sizable jump to Android 4.0.4. As always , if you’re not seeing the update notification, perform a manual check from within the Settings app.
[via Mobile Syrup]
AOKP Developers Add In Their Own Jelly Bean Easter Egg Goodies
Oh, those crazy developers. If you have flashed the newest build of AOKP, then just like the official Jelly Bean build from Google, you can find some amusing Easter Egg fun. Under Settings, tap rapidly on “AOKP verison” which will bring up a flashy picture of a majestic unicorn. Long press on the unicorn and boom, tons [...]
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T-Mobile Springboard 4G tablet getting ICS tomorrow
In addition to confirming that its Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is getting ICS right now, T-Mobile USA has set out word that its Springboard 4G tablet will also see an upgrade to Android 4.0 from tomorrow, Aug. 15. The 7-inch Android tablet launched last October with Android 3.2 Honeycomb, so Springboard owners have had a long wait for their first major OS update.
Unlike the Tab 7 Plus, the Springboard will be getting updated over-the-air, so if you've still got one, head to Settings > About tablet > Software updates in the next day or so to see if your update is ready to roll out.
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How to: Turn on Wi-Fi on an Android Device [Beginners' Guide]
You just got your new Android smartphone home and are ready to connect to your home network, but how do you do it? It’s pretty simple really and can be accomplished with the touch of a few buttons. Standard Method: 1. First, head into the Settings menu of your device. *Press the Menu button and [...]
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Sprint Begins Rolling Out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, Again
Awesome! Sprint has once again started to push the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update to the Samsung Epic 4G Touch. Reports indicated there were some issues with the previous roll out and it appears everything has been buttoned up! You should get an automatic push, but if you haven’t yet, feel free to hit the Menu/Settings/About Phone/System Update to see if you can manually grab it. If you’ve received your update we would love to hear about it in the comments!
ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity getting update with stability and performance improvements
ASUS' new flagship tablet, the Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700), is receiving another over-the-air update, according to reports from the Android Central forums. It looks like latest update to version 9.4.5.26 is pushing out to the U.S. and worldwide models, with compatibility fixes for some SD cards, along with general performance and stability improvements. In particular, several Transformer Pad Infinity owners on the forums are reporting that the tablet seems more responsive to touch on the latest software version.
To check whether your tablet is ready to be updated, head to Settings > About tablet > Software updates, and hit the button. Not all users are seeing the update to 9.4.5.26 just yet, so you'll have to keep checking over the next few days if your update isn't pushing out just yet. Still undecided on the Transformer Pad Infinity? Check out our full review.
Source: Android Central forums
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Disabling bloatware on the S3, Best pre-paid options? [From the Forums]
Just in case you missed out on some of the Android news today, now is the time to go ahead and get yourself fully caught up. Here on the blogs and in the Android Central Forums there is plenty to talk about. Have some questions? Need some help or just looking to chat Android? You know where to go, check out some of the threads below to get started.
- Google Nexus 7 Tablet Forums - Flash How To: Make use of Flash on your Nexus 7
- HTC One X Forums – How is it acceptable to not include headphones?
- Samsung Galaxy S III Forums – What bloatware should I disable in Settings?
- Samsung Galaxy Nexus Forums – Which is the best pre-paid service for the Nexus?
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Nexus 7 Receiving OTA Update Now to Android 4.1.1 [JRO03C]
The Nexus 7 just got prompted for a 12.6MB update within the last couple of minutes. We aren’t exactly sure what is included just yet, but once the install completes, we will let you know. I have a feeling that it dumbs down Search. For those that attended Google I/O, pop into Settings>About>System updates and [...]
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How to: Turn Off 4G on Verizon’s Galaxy S3
For whatever reason, turning off 4G LTE on Verizon’s version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 has been made extra difficult. The menu under Settings>Wireless and network>More does not include the old toggle that we use on devices like the Galaxy Nexus. You are also unable to type in *#*#4636#*#* to get into the phone [...]
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