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Update: First generation Padfone getting Jelly Bean by the end of Q1

Author Marc Schattorie Friday 01 February 2013 - 12:51:27 Comments: 3

Asus keeps postponing the release date of the Jelly Bean update for the first generation Padfone. But according to Asus Finland, every region (almost every SKU) will get the update to Android 4.1 by the end of Q1.

Translated:

Asus Finland wrote ...

Dear PadFonen,

We are pleased to announce that the major update of the software-Android will soon
be available on the original 4.1 Jelly Bean PadFonelle. The update is done by region,
so that by the end of Q1 update operation is completed.

Thank you for your continued support.

ASUS

Update: According to Asus Italy, the Jelly Bean update will roll out to the first regions on February 6. They also mentioned a couple of release notes:

Translated:

Asus Italy wrote ...

-Upgrade to Android 4.1.1
-Improved Dictionary Instant
-Improved the preview function of the camera
-Improved Clipboard
-Improved File Management

The update will roll out via the OTA feature of your Padfone, and will be available on the Asus website soon after.

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Comments

First generation Padfone getting Jelly Bean by the end of Q1 sedrik 01 Feb : 14:13 Reply to this
Comments: 2 Registered: 30 Jun : 23:42	yay another empty promise

First generation Padfone getting Jelly Bean by the end of Q1 Leandro Rocchi 01 Feb : 14:35 Reply to this
Guest	Padfone will be the last ASUS device I bought... I'm sorry, now I'm looking for Nexus 7 and Neux 4..and my Padfone will be sell soon