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Upgrade android 4.1 to 4.2

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bumpkin

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 6:51PM

Hi everyone, I wish to add additional users on my tablet. Android Jelly Bean 4.1 which I am using does not support this. The 4.2 version does, how can I upgrade.

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compumac

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 7:29PM

Additional user problem? Anyone can use my Galaxy 10.1 if I so desire with Froyo, ICS and then Jelly Bean - what is the difficulty?

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bumpkin

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 8:40PM

Hi compumac, in the settings there is no "user" option below "apps" and above "Location Services". I am using 4.1 and think I need V4.2 which version are you using. Thanks for the response.

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compumac

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 8:48PM

Can you clarify your need to designate users? For what purpose?

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bumpkin

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 9:03PM

The purpose seems irrelevant to me, I just need to know how to do it. However my reason is that others in the household also want to use it which I dont mind at all as long as my stuff is kept separate, I still think it can only be done with 4.2 which is why I wanted to know how to upgrade. If I can do it with 4.1 then fine if some one can tell me how. Thanks

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Woolwell

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 9:37PM

Brand and model of tablet could be helpful.

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bumpkin

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 9:45PM

It is an Ainol Novo10 Hero, about 6wks old 10".

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xox101

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 9:47PM

Check out XDA developers site for how to upgrade your tablet to 4.2. But this may mean rooting the device and installing a custom rom. 4.2 may not be available for your device from the manufacturer hence a custom rom may be your only choice in the meantime.

By users I assume the OP means user accounts.

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bumpkin

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 10:20PM

xox101, I do mean user accounts. Android is new to me and I am unsure of exactly what you mean, excuse my ignorance on this but you are way ahead of my understanding here. Thank you anyway. Ray

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Woolwell

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 10:59PM

Have you seen this. Don't know how well the apps would work though.

Android updates are usually released by the manufacturer's of the device and updated through their software. The alternative may be to root your device which basically means getting rid of the manufacturer's installation. The risk is that your turn it into a brick and you cannot get manufacturer's updates.

Tablets are usually thought of as single person devices.

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Woolwell

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Posted February 13, 2013 at 10:59PM

you turn not your turn!

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