[Q] 2.2 to 2.3 is it worth it?

[forcedv]

Just got a P1000 (UK) unlocked Tab and updated to the latest 2.2 Froyo using Kies.

Is it worth installing 2.3 and will it mess with the unlock?

Also, whats the simplest method to root the current 2.2 (most of the guides deal with 2.3)?

Thank you

 

[pvtjoker42]

Just got a P1000 (UK) unlocked Tab and updated to the latest 2.2 Froyo using Kies.

Is it worth installing 2.3 and will it mess with the unlock?

Also, whats the simplest method to root the current 2.2 (most of the guides deal with 2.3)?

Thank you

easiest way to root is to use SuperOneClick root. It will work on 2.2 and 2.3.3. The update to 2.3.x should have no impact on the fact that the device is unlocked.

 

[forcedv]

Thanks.

Does 2.3 have many advantages over 2.2?

I've done the custom ROM thing on my Galaxy S (running Darkys) but find it can make the device a little unstable.

I don't want to risk the same happening to the Tab.

 

[pvtjoker42]

There should be a stock update to 2.3 for most Tabs. Check the dev section.
It just depends on what you want outta yer Tab if the transition from 2.2 to 2.3 is worth it. There aren't that many big difference unless you run into apps that only work on Gingerbread.

 

[bongski55]

I can confirm that 2.3 has better battery life than 2.2. As per my experience.

 

[phearus]

I can confirm that 2.3 has better battery life than 2.2. As per my experience.

This is about the only reason to update... Otherwise root your 2.2 while you can (not saying 2.3 cannot be rooted - it just seems easier to root 2.2 and seems people en-mass have less trouble doing it) and update to overcome 4.0 (you can stay on the stock 2.3 - it is part of the procedure 2.3 stock -> then the overcome changes).

Or try out Technomancer's CM7 port. I use that. It is awesome.

Good times.