Another Question, Does this come Rooted and Android 4.2 out of the Box or requires an update?
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Don't come with rooted, but you can follow the instruction and root it easily. and for OS, yes,it come with Android 4.2.2 OS already.
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O just saw the first post not all there. Heres the rest.. I am also looking forward to "PicUntu" which will allow a linux android dual boot. With "linux PicUntu" the issues with flash support and the websites like cbs,hulu recognizing the pc as android, and thereby blocking the device, should no longer be an issue simce i would see picuntu, a version of Ubuntu, instead. But there is no timetable as to when it will be ready for the average customer. Another poster mentioned slatedroid for articles referring to picuntu. So i continue to wait.
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I've looked into that issue, but all I could find out is that the tablet has to be "rooted" in order for the newer version of the android software to be installed. If it is not done correctly, It could render the tablet useless.
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2.3.5 Official, but you can get latest 4.3 if you root it(and loose your guarantee), it works fine for me.
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Up to 4.1.2 without rooting. No other updates to come by Sony for this phone.
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I don't know if it is or not. However, the OS updates regularly. The latest update was Android 5.0.2.
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Yes mine came rooted, but it seems there is some thing wrong with the wireless chip because my wireless hasn't worked since i got it.
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There are good instructions on installing different versions of Android at Rootzwiki. Here is the link. http://rootzwiki.com/topic/40107-rom-guide-how-to-updateinstall-android-42-43-and-44-builds-on-the-hp-touchpad-edited-010614/ This will also provide links to other questions or issues. Be sure to read and completely understand the instructions before attempting to install. You will be very satisfied with the results if done correctly.
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Yeah its pre root. And Google play works perfectly. There's not to many bad things to say bout it in my house. Does what I need and much more.!!
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Hi, the Version I purchased from the Amazon-Seller had GooglePlay installed. It was installed (rooted etc.) by the seller!
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Yes, as of this writing, the latest Android version provided by HP is 4.4.2
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Yes, as soon as you turn it on it updates android to version 4.4(.4 if I'm not wrong).
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There's no difference except that the developer's edition has unlocked bootloader out of the box, that means you're ready to install modified versions of Android.
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hi. i dont remember the number but as soon as we powered it up it asked us to download the latest version which it did quickly. i wouldnt worry about it. the machine is awesome. Its the best android in my opinion. good luck to you
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hi, this amazing phone come with android 2.3 but is very easy to upgrade. 1.-Make sure you have phone chared or conncted.2.-Conected to wifi.3.- enter the following code *#*#682#*#* as a phonecall.4.-ther you will upgrade to 4.0
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I believe it's android 4.2. Though there are quite a few other linux based distros available now.
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Hi Juan, Android Version 4.0.4Software version: 6.1.A.2.45A new update version 6.1.A.2.55 is available but did not installed yet. As i have read somewhere that after this update the phone restart from time to time due to overheating.Hope it helps.