[Q] Galaxy Tab OTA Updates

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I turned my AT&T Tab on at 2PM EST (US) today and was greeted by the Updating screen. It's been sittling there for the last hour and a half.

My Tab has no data plan and it was not connected to WiFi, so it is getting and OTA update pushed by AT&T even with no data plan (the SIM card that came with the Tab is in the slot).

No idea what's coming although is seems to be pretty large. Anyone have any ideas?

I will report back once it is finished.

MadSci

Odd to say the least. Seems you're the first to report an OTA update with the tab. Normally Kies is required.

My Sprint Tab had an OTA update recently after I purchased it....

Originally Posted by raqball

My Sprint Tab had an OTA update recently after I purchased it....

How long did it take? It's been 2.5 hours now and as there is no progress indicator (which I'm assured is normal for Android), I can't help but wonder it it's stuck.

It warns NOT to turn off the power, but at some point I will have to. Any suggestions as to the best way to avoid it being bricked?

Thanks!

MadSci

The JM6 leaked ROM installed a "Software Update" background service on my euro Galaxy Tab. I promptly removed it (brute force deletion ) but I imagine that this is the service responsible for regularly checking for firmware updates based on the device's product code etc. So yeah, OTA updates are probably supported, although not reported by users yet (unlike Kies updates which have been witnessed by many users).

Originally Posted by MadSci

How long did it take? It's been 2.5 hours now and as there is no progress indicator (which I'm assured is normal for Android), I can't help but wonder it it's stuck.

It warns NOT to turn off the power, but at some point I will have to. Any suggestions as to the best way to avoid it being bricked?

Thanks!

MadSci

Looks like a false alarm. I shut it off, re-booted and it seems the same as before. Kinda scary though!