ASUS Memo Pad Smart 10 Gets Official Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Upgrade
ASUS continues to update their devices with Android 4.2 firmware and includes the Memo Pad Smart ME301T in the list. This update brings new features such as lock screen widgets, improved keyboard experience and bug fixes.
Memo Pad Smart 10 from ASUS features 10 inches of screen display with 1280x 800 display resolution, Nvidia Tegra 3 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory for only $299.00. To make this tablet worth keeping, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean will enhance everything from daily used applications and new additions for user experience.
Here are some Android 4.2 Jelly Bean goodness you should expect to get from the update:
- Google Now and Project Butter improvements
- Overall system performance enhancement
- Several bug fixes and battery improvements
- Photos Sphere feature on the Camera app
- Gesture keyboard similar to Swype
- Widgets on your lock screen
- Quick Settings
How to Get the Update:
In case you didn't get any notifications about a new software update, you can check this manually.
1. Go to Settings > About Device > Software Update.
2. Select the Check for Update button.
3. You will receive a message notifying you of the latest Android version.
4. Download the new update by following the instruction sent to you.
ASUS Memo Pad Smart 10 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update has two versions in their Web site and can be downloaded manually from three servers.
It is not sure if the SKU kit is for owners outside the United States but the other firmware seems to be designed for U.S. owners, citing example "US_epad-10.x.x.x_2012xxxx. Be sure to make your research before flashing this on your device to avoid bricking.