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Old 06-11-2015, 16:48
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I had the preliminary update several weeks ago but I'm not getting the update notification 'star' to get Android 5.1. When I go to check for updates, I'm informed that the last update was on 01 October 2015 and that my Hudl 2 is Up-to-Date.

Is this update similar to Windows 10 whereby you have to keep waiting for the notification symbol before you can upgrade?
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Old 06-11-2015, 18:10
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Have you tried turning it off and on again? (sorry if it sounds sarcastic, I'm being serious)

It sounds like the thing that checks for updates might be "stuck" and if you haven't turned the tablet off recently, that may be why

In my case the second update came immediately after the first was installed
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Old 06-11-2015, 19:03
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I gather that Tesco have / are stopping selling these. Presumably there won't be any updates in the future.
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Old 06-11-2015, 21:00
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Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Yes - the Hudl spends most of its time switched off, with only occasional use. It was only in mid-October that I discovered the prequel update for 5.1. After installing that, I waited for the main event, but nothing happened. I checked daily for a while but, again, nothing was forthcoming. Looks like I missed the boat.
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Old 06-11-2015, 21:06
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I gather that Tesco have / are stopping selling these. Presumably there won't be any updates in the future.
True - and a shame as this tablet is unrivalled at this price point and some way beyond, particularity the display. It's because Tesco are "refocusing" so a lot of their media, mobile and tech ventures have been cut unceremoniously. You simply don't set customers adrift like that. Tesco's cold ruthlessness in killing their competition during their rise is evidently alive and well during their fall. Looking at rival tablets, even at £100+ more expensive, the screen resolutions are disappointing. Tesco should sell the Hudl brand and business to someone else looking for a foothold in this market as it was hugely successful. I'd happily have paid £150 for one as the specs were great.
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Old 06-11-2015, 21:16
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I had the preliminary update several weeks ago but I'm not getting the update notification 'star' to get Android 5.1. When I go to check for updates, I'm informed that the last update was on 01 October 2015 and that my Hudl 2 is Up-to-Date.

Is this update similar to Windows 10 whereby you have to keep waiting for the notification symbol before you can upgrade?
Try Force Stopping and Clearing Cache under Settings, Apps, All (or Running) for the entry "hudl updates". You could also try a factory reset if you don't mind setting it up again (Settings, Backup and reset).
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Old 06-11-2015, 21:30
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True - and a shame as this tablet is unrivalled at this price point and some way beyond, particularity the display. It's because Tesco are "refocusing" so a lot of their media, mobile and tech ventures have been cut unceremoniously. You simply don't set customers adrift like that. Tesco's cold ruthlessness in killing their competition during their rise is evidently alive and well during their fall. Looking at rival tablets, even at £100+ more expensive, the screen resolutions are disappointing. Tesco should sell the Hudl brand and business to someone else looking for a foothold in this market as it was hugely successful. I'd happily have paid £150 for one as the specs were great.
Not really cut adrift as they will still give existing customers support and to be fair updates aren't common for a lot of tablets. after a year or so.
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Old 07-11-2015, 20:47
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Try Force Stopping and Clearing Cache under Settings, Apps, All (or Running) for the entry "hudl updates". You could also try a factory reset if you don't mind setting it up again (Settings, Backup and reset).
The Tesco response to these posters says available updates have gone. More promised, but now the Hudl is officially discontinued... http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/3...not-available/
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Old 08-12-2015, 22:05
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The * has just reappeared on my Hudl 2 (running KitKat 4.4.2 as I decided not to be an early adopter), offering the 5.1 update again.

It seems they haven't forgotten about us. I guess I'll have to update now as this might be our last chance.

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Edit: after reading the modaco hudl2 forum, I'm back where I was two months ago and thinking I might be better off sticking with KitKat. I don't want to root it at the moment, but it seems that Lollipop on it isn't yet rootable if I did, and of course you can't revert to KitKat. Grrrr.
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Old 09-12-2015, 01:47
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If it's anything like on my Nexus 7 then avoid Android 5 like the plague. It turned my Nexus into a virtual brick (incredibly slow response to doing anything) and I can't roll back to 4.4.
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Old 09-12-2015, 07:36
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If it's anything like on my Nexus 7 then avoid Android 5 like the plague. It turned my Nexus into a virtual brick (incredibly slow response to doing anything) and I can't roll back to 4.4.
The Nexus 7 has hardware issues IIRC that caused slowdowns regardless of the version of Android.

Lollipop runs pretty well on my Hudl 2. It is worth the upgrade.
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Old 09-12-2015, 13:39
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I've got a hudl 1 . I'm not bothered about what android it runs but I am concerned about the future. Will it just stop working at some point or will there be a gradual draw or what
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Old 09-12-2015, 15:13
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Old 09-12-2015, 15:13
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I've got a hudl 1 . I'm not bothered about what android it runs but I am concerned about the future. Will it just stop working at some point or will there be a gradual draw or what
It will never stop any more than old XP PCs stop. What will happen in time is you will not be able to download latest apps, and perhaps some apps will cease to work.

You will still be able to surf, view videos etc.

I doubt you would have any major issues in the next two to three years or so.
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Old 09-12-2015, 15:49
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Thanks. I'm mainly keeping it because of the micro HDMI port so it connects easily to the telly.
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Old 11-12-2015, 00:19
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The uHDMI socket is a useful feature, but going forwards I expect most video related apps which support screen-mirroring will have Chromecast support, which is a lot more convenient than fiddling around with moving the tablet to within cable range of a TV and connecting it.

As has been said, the hardware should work for many years provided it is treated well. Software support is an altogether different issue and some apps may not allow you to update to later versions at some point, which in turn may mean they stop working. By the time that happens, given how Android update support across all manufacturers is so hit and miss (mainly miss) I wouldn't worry about it for a year or two. Or three.
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Old 11-12-2015, 00:54
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If it's anything like on my Nexus 7 then avoid Android 5 like the plague. It turned my Nexus into a virtual brick (incredibly slow response to doing anything) and I can't roll back to 4.4.
I rolled mine back (2012) to 4.4 and the difference was unbeleivable . It took a while to track down easy to follow instructions but at least it's now useable again .
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Old 14-12-2015, 11:27
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Spotted the * asterisk yesterday whereupon it downloaded and installed the preliminary update. This morning it downloaded and installed Android 5.1 successfully, after a few nervous moments when the tablet seemed to freeze for long periods. Seems to be working OK so far.

Going on holiday in a few days time so hope it keeps working, as I use it to program my Humax HDR from abroad.
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Old 14-12-2015, 17:49
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I rolled mine back (2012) to 4.4 and the difference was unbeleivable . It took a while to track down easy to follow instructions but at least it's now useable again .
Do you still have a link to those instructions, len?
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Old 17-12-2015, 17:21
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Spotted the * asterisk yesterday whereupon it downloaded and installed the preliminary update. This morning it downloaded and installed Android 5.1 successfully, after a few nervous moments when the tablet seemed to freeze for long periods. Seems to be working OK so far.

Going on holiday in a few days time so hope it keeps working, as I use it to program my Humax HDR from abroad.
Just done the 3 that my site lads use - not a single hitch. They aren't full of loads of apps though, so I guess that speeds things up.
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