We saw many releases of firmwares for SGS2, but in every firmware is something crappy or missing (video in gtalk etc..).
Does anybody have some info when new firmware will be released with all goods included but with all things working smoothly?
Me: still on KF3, all other newest FW was dissapointment...
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Samsung release date for perfect firmware Twelfth of Never .
jje
Not even custom built roms from ground up remotely come close to perfection, so dont expect too much from samsung, you may need to mix and match some roms/modems/kernels/apks to get the best possible result.
Hmm, I don't think my glass ball still works.
Us Galaxy S users with Captivates and Fascinates hadn't even got Gingerbread and it took forever to get Froyo. >=[
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redzion said:
We saw many releases of firmwares for SGS2, but in every firmware in something crappy or missing (video in gtalk etc..).
Does anybody some info when new firmware will be released with all goods included but with all things working smoothly?
Me: still on KF3, all other newest FW was dissapointment...
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What was the reply when you asked Samsung this question?
never asked... it's should be normal to provide stable with all avaible futures ROM withouth asking them, or I am in wrong?
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never asked... it's should be normal to provide stable with all avaible futures ROM withouth asking them, or I am in wrong?
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Name 1 piece of software ever made with 0 errors and I'll agree.
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Me: still on KF3, all other newest FW was dissapointment...
Thats subjective not objective a lot of users say KG 1234567 are better .
jje
I get the feeling we will be waiting a long time for this firmware lol..
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Name 1 piece of software ever made with 0 errors and I'll agree.
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qmail is pretty close though.
GagesiPad said:
Us Galaxy S users with Captivates and Fascinates hadn't even got Gingerbread and it took forever to get Froyo. >=[
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To be fair to Samsung it seems the issue lies with your carriers over there in North America.
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Hi there I live my s2 and don't regret getting it over the sensation but I've just had a humble on their forum and they have 2.3.4 anyone any idea when Samsung will release it for their flagship handset? I don't wanna root my handset so I'll have to wait for stick question is when will it arrived ?
I'm sure I'll get the usual "not another thread " but i have to ask ask im getting itchy feet ask the evo 3d looks good but if 2.3.4 is near I might stick with the s2
Ta
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It depends where you live and what network provider you use, see link below.
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entr...2-3-4-update-is-Rolling-out-NOW-Daily-Updated
Samsung stock release 2.3.4 on these forum long time .
jje
Presume uk comes under "rest of Europe" thanks I'll keep an eye on it
Weird in which way they have released it .... Re forum 2.3.4 don't you have to root to get it ? instead of kieselguhr ? And if you do update how do you stand with warranty ?
No stock Samsung rom is a flash via Odin nothing to do with root ,
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
Just out of curiousity, what about 2.3.4 are you eager to see and currently miss?
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Hi there I live my s2 and don't regret getting it over the sensation but I've just had a humble on their forum and they have 2.3.4 anyone any idea when Samsung will release it for their flagship handset? I don't wanna root my handset so I'll have to wait for stick question is when will it arrived ?
I'm sure I'll get the usual "not another thread " but i have to ask ask im getting itchy feet ask the evo 3d looks good but if 2.3.4 is near I might stick with the s2
Ta
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Not much of a change with 2.3.4 people have been flashing the non official 2.3.4 firmware via Odin for almost a month now.
And the way things are going samsung may not include gtalk video otherwise I dont see much differnece between the two.
If you are itchy to get it you can always flash the unofficial ones .. INTRATECH has got quite of them non wipe if you do wish.
I thought it would bring changes:< better battery life and more speed plus less bugs (don't know why I need more speed s2 is Mega fast anyway) .... has android run out of ideas? I don't know if 3d is a gimick but I might have to go this way only thing which puts me off is just experience with the sensation it was awful hence me getting s2
I am frightened of bricking my phone hence why I don't like the idea of non official....
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I thought it would bring changes:< better battery life and more speed plus less bugs (don't know why I need more speed s2 is Mega fast anyway) .... has android run out of ideas? I don't know if 3d is a gimick but I might have to go this way only thing which puts me off is just experience with the sensation it was awful hence me getting s2
I am frightened of bricking my phone hence why I don't like the idea of non official....
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with 2.3.4 roms i couldnt tell if it was faster at all
but the KF3 rom(2.3.3) had more battery life than the KG rom (2.3.4)
dont be scared of bricking
after rooting ur phone once and getting CWM
ull almost never need to use Odin again
just use your own phone to flash new roms
but if you want to stay legit just update using Kies
Not seeing a FOTA update to 2.3.4 on my sensation.
kg5 was officially released at least two weeks ago in Poland and is available by kies, so what is the problem again?
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I am frightened of bricking my phone hence why I don't like the idea of non official....
Well for starters it is official Samsung firmware not something cooked up .
Two its almost impossible to brick SGS2 ( almost )
Three the method to update to stock is relatively simple and phone still covered under Samsungs warranty .
Four you wait not for Samsung to release the firmware upgrade but the phone provider to accept that update and upload or not to Kies as the official update method .
Five XDA Developers forum is a bit useless if its all Kies updates .
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Cyanogenmod is 2.3.5... why wait for bloatware?
Co's I'm not in Poland I'm in the uk
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JJEgan said:
mancuk29 said:
I am frightened of bricking my phone hence why I don't like the idea of non official....
Well for starters it is official Samsung firmware not something cooked up .
Two its almost impossible to brick SGS2 ( almost )
Three the method to update to stock is relatively simple and phone still covered under Samsungs warranty .
Four you wait not for Samsung to release the firmware upgrade but the phone provider to accept that update and upload or not to Kies as the official update method .
Five XDA Developers forum is a bit useless if its all Kies updates .
jje
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I'm on unbranded uk phone and still waiting I'm gonna look at other ways I think
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Hi there I live my s2 and don't regret getting it over the sensation but I've just had a humble on their forum and they have 2.3.4 anyone any idea when Samsung will release it for their flagship handset? I don't wanna root my handset so I'll have to wait for stick question is when will it arrived ?
I'm sure I'll get the usual "not another thread " but i have to ask ask im getting itchy feet ask the evo 3d looks good but if 2.3.4 is near I might stick with the s2
Ta
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Oh apparently HTC has released it in some regions this morning.... So this automatically means Samsung should release it too because all firmware updates should be synchronous. I don't see the reasoning behind your post, maybe you would care to explain.
I was asking cos HTC are the worst for updating firmware and they are quick with 2.3.4 I hate some of the attitudes on this forum I asked a simple question and am glad there are some polite people out there
Thank you to the polite people who responded.....
I shall wait to see when Samsung release in the uk.... i don't want to jump ship from s2 to evidence 3d so hopefully Samsung won't let us down
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Well i think HTC release of updates are more worldwide and all almost together. Samsung is like different times for different countries and if you have branded one is even more difficult to have an update quickly.
I'm glad I'm unbranded it's strange how they release em seem to go from one side of the world then back to one European country then to the tother. Will wait for the uk to get it
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Suspend and event/0 error and data stalling on certain networks is not fixed?
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Hi
It has been a while since last galaxy s2 got an official update ?!
dose anyone know why ?
world wide no any official update since the arrival of Kh3 which was a month and a week ago ?
we usual got updates every 1 to 2 weeks ?!
2.3.5 is on its way.
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so that is why updates stoped ?
and i didnt hear that 2.3.5 will be released to galaxy s2 are you sure ?
ice cream's on the way
I'm still waiting for the official 2.3.4 update (I have an unlocked phone from the UK). The current firmware has a weird bug that causes the data connection to occasionally drop... So I'm hoping the next update fixes this.
will 2.3.5 be official to galaxy s2 ?
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we usual got updates every 1 to 2 weeks ?!
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Is something broken in hk3 that needs to be updated? Or do you simply want an update because its simply newer?
and is there any release date ?
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Is something broken in hk3 that needs to be updated? Or do you simply want an update because its simply newer?
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1)because it's simply newer
2)because as we know every update comes fixes bugs
3)has more features
4)has more battry Life
is that enough?
Whenever it gets posted to samfirmware.com then it's ready...
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Whenever it gets posted to samfirmware.com then it's ready...
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Think he wants official tho! Lol
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Is something broken in hk3 that needs to be updated? Or do you simply want an update because its simply newer?
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There's still a lot of things broken.
ccrows said:
Whenever it gets posted to samfirmware.com then it's ready...
No it just means it been leaked and its not official and may never be an official release .
jje
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ccrows said:
Whenever it gets posted to samfirmware.com then it's ready...
No it just means it been leaked and its not official and may never be an official release .
jje
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I had a phone die from bad Samsung officially released FW after a KIES update. Plus Samsung wouldn't support it even though it was "incorrectly placed by them", and given the green light for my region (and I went through the finger pointing game between Samsung/carrier)
Odin is definitely the way to go. You get a million times better support from here over Samsung if anything goes wrong...
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Android 2.3.5 will be available soon for Galaxy S
read on samfirmware :
http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/blog/show/8512833-android-2-3-5-for-galaxy-s-
so i suppose it will be available soon for SGS2 too
Huck33 said:
Android 2.3.5 will be available soon for Galaxy S
read on samfirmware :
http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/blog/show/8512833-android-2-3-5-for-galaxy-s-
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I don't get it. So far the SG1 has seen more timely updates than the current flagship. Why?
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1)because it's simply newer
2)because as we know every update comes fixes bugs
3)has more features
4)has more battry Life
is that enough?
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And you need bug fixes/new features/more battery life updates every week? Download cm7, you'll get updates everyday.
i think it take again a while before an update comes! i don't get it the big successor of samsung and sgs1 again first an update!
Ehh...so far no one really answered the OPs question. Obviously he knows there are custom solutions out there but he simply asked about an official Kies update. I am on XEU as well and am frustrated by the lack of an official update in over 2 months. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone is going to be able to give you any reason why there hasn't been updates or any information on when one may be coming. Samfirmware isn't really official and I haven't seen any quotes from an official Samsung source like their twitter. Seems like we just have to wait and suffer with the battery bug and the data connection issues...
I'm also very disappointed with speed of Samsung in releasing new updates. Anyway now I have HTC Sensation for test (Czech) and Android is still 2.3.3, but in Germany it is 2.3.4
So I would like to mainly ask Google to step into this jungle and make some order. Otherwise, I think people will turn to iOS or WM 7.5, where updates are more clear...
Here you go guys north amaerica generic 2.3.4 ready to download everything works as it should I flashed it myself before uploading. Enjoy New link since megaupload is no more!
http://www.mediafire.com/?as5pa6ayo4gamw4
Will this work on r800x Verizon play?
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I doubt it this is for gsm phones
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Any noticeable difference between this and the uk generic 2.3.4?
Thanks man!
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Any noticeable difference between this and the uk generic 2.3.4?
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apart from extra bloatware ,and a potential '0% battery' problem , i dont think there should be any differences. (if ur phone is natively R8OOi )
Lol
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Whoops, looks like I missed this topic and replied to another one instead. I'll repost here because it's more appropriate to this thread.
This release is the second release of the 2.3.4 firmware, right? I ask because I installed the Generic UK 2.3.3 firmware to my Google I/O R800a months ago and received the second 2.3.3 OTA update bringing it up to 4.0.A.2.368 about a month before the version for the North American R800a dropped. By all indications at the time, the UK firmware was getting updates out way faster.
But now this has been released and I still haven't seen anything come up for OTA or through PC Companion or SEUS. It makes me wonder if I should just flash back to the Generic North American R800a ROM with this.
Any suggestions/recommendations? Thanks!
Weird. When I plug my phone into my computer PC Companion tells me there is an update for my phone (the version that this thread is about). If I search for software update in the phone it says I am up to date. I'm on 2.3.4 now (4.0.1.A.0.283) which I believe is the UK generic version.
The .283 is the Nordic 2.3.4
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hey guys is this for r800a? can i flash on r800i?
Sir OP... you are my hero.
razor813 said:
hey guys is this for r800a? can i flash on r800i?
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Yea man this is for r800a
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what i means is that what is the different with r800i, can i flash this a fw on my r800i? thanks
razor813 said:
what i means is that what is the different with r800i, can i flash this a fw on my r800i? thanks
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There are no real differences except some different bloat apps and it will just say r800a in your about phone settings
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So I've been loving this FW to death... except for one aspect.
BLOATWARE IS OFF THE ****ING CHARTS!
As if all the other expected stuff wasn't enough, now they're forcing Google Books, Video Unlimited, like 3 different "Get Games" things, LiveWare, a bunch of Facebook integrated stuff, OfficeSuite and PlayNow... and versions of Flash/Facebook/Youtube that can't be removed or moved to SD... holy ****.
Madden, Star Batallion, FIFA and Bruce Lee are also being forced... but I don't mind that much. I like all those games (still wouldn't mind having the option to move that stuff to SD).
The most annoying part is that if I uncheck Automatic Updates, it'll just re-check themselves and slam all those updates on my phone storage when I'm sleeping or something. That's pretty high up there on the "**** move"-o-meter.
Even still though... this ROM has been amazing... like 250MB free natively... 720p recording, xLoud... screen caps... but if someone could modify this ROM and kill off all that crap, I'd be in heaven.
you can , with root ^
Cat_On_Droid said:
you can , with root ^
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lol I found out about the zergRush method roughly two minutes after I posted that bloatware rant.
Happily rooted, and about to tweak some things to perfection. I don't necessarily want to kill off all the bloatware... I just want it off my goddamn phone storage
IIRC, I can just go straight into the system/app folder and every apk I delete from there uninstalls the app, right? I've been on stock 2.3.3 so long I've forgotten.
Do you need an unlocked bootloader for this, or can you use it if the bootloader is still locked?
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Do you need an unlocked bootloader for this, or can you use it if the bootloader is still locked?
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I'd like to know that as well. Trying to learn what I can/can't do with this phone compared to the other android phones I've had. Gotta figure out how to use built in tether without a tethering plan next.
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Why hasnt UK gotten the 2.3.6 update officially for SGS2? UK got the 2.3.5 update but the unlocked sim-free handsets only got the 2.3.4 update. I have the SGS2 on 3 and didnt get 2.3.6, i had to flash it myself. And will we get an ICS update for UK fast?
Samsung are only on test rom ICE so far .
2.3.6 update may depend upon your carrier and in your case you have to ask 3 .
jje
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Samsung are only on test rom ICE so far .
2.3.6 update may depend upon your carrier and in your case you have to ask 3 .
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UK (Orange, O2) 2.3.5 Available! (14/11)
UK (T-Mobile) → 2.3.5 Available (14/12)
UK (unlocked) → 2.3.4
UK (Vodafone, H3G) 2.3.5 Available! (03/11)
to be fair there are plenty of decent roms out there. who cares!?! i had an atrix before this phone and it has only just got 2.3.4 in the uk. but i was running gingerbread on it months before.
But i want updates from samsung as i dont want lose my warranty!
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You'll have to wait then
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You'll have to wait then
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That made me laugh
The whole point of a DROID is customization ditch stock rom's and install CM7 you will never look back and if anything happens to your phone just reflash it with the stock rom. KIES is horrible.
True
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It will be the same answer Samsung produce the firmware its then passed to 3 they decide to accept the firmware or not and modify it or not then post to the Kies server .
If stock 2.3.6 has been released for UK then 3 have it .
jje
I have to say I feel the same I use to change my roms on my desire all the time but never felt the need too on the s2? and today one of the girls in work updates her S2 to 2.3.5 voda branded and my none branded is stuck with 2.3.4, what is that all about??? I benched the 2 side by side today fresh reboot and the voda scored 3600+ on quad and mine only 3200+ not happy with that and TBH I have nothing at all installed on mine!!
HTC never let branded phones get firmware first or is this a play from the carriers now paying to get updates first hmm I wonder.
I did have a look at upgrading to that 2.3.6 rom via odin but still not sure about doing it.
I would just like them all to just get the updates out and stop messing, that is what Android is all about. Just let us do the messing with the phones.
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I benched the 2 side by side today fresh reboot and the voda scored 3600+ on quad and mine only 3200+ not happy with that and TBH I have nothing at all installed on mine!!
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you realise that means absolutely nothing dont you?
Yes I do, but still you don't like to see that kind of thing
How sad if i where in your shoes i would join a developers forum and update that way .
jje
This must be pick on me day then??? I was only telling you what I tried and I know that the benchmark rubbish means nothing but as I said a branded Vodafone showing better results than an unbranded s2, I was a little shocked that's all and I have to say that the voda 2.3.5 did feel very fast and smooth to my stock 2.3.4 that clunks now and again??
Also I would be happy to root and run a custom rom on my s2 I have messed around with phones for years going back to the old Nokia 6600 days and a few before that, also my HTC desire that was changed almost daily, but I feel that the S2 is a solid phone as standard (IMO)
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I have to say I feel the same I use to change my roms on my desire all the time but never felt the need too on the s2? and today one of the girls in work updates her S2 to 2.3.5 voda branded and my none branded is stuck with 2.3.4, what is that all about??? I benched the 2 side by side today fresh reboot and the voda scored 3600+ on quad and mine only 3200+ not happy with that and TBH I have nothing at all installed on mine!!
HTC never let branded phones get firmware first or is this a play from the carriers now paying to get updates first hmm I wonder.
I did have a look at upgrading to that 2.3.6 rom via odin but still not sure about doing it.
I would just like them all to just get the updates out and stop messing, that is what Android is all about. Just let us do the messing with the phones.
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Thats EXACTLY how I feel and exactly what happens to me. I bought a Sim-Free handset from 3 as i had an HTC Desire HD. My SGSII is unbranded and i have no updates. I asked 3 about it and they said I should wait for the updates and theyre doing the best they can blah blah but this is bull****. I got tired and flashed 2.3.6 via Odin. I can help if you need it. Works perfect. Love it
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And leave tezauk alone lmao
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And leave tezauk alone lmao
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Thanks i360 and I am glad you feel the same way as I do, it is just a little strange that the carriers are now getting updates quicker than the so called "unbranded" version that should get the updates first.
Well think I will have a look at that 2.3.6 rom and my have a play today.
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Thanks i360 and I am glad you feel the same way as I do, it is just a little strange that the carriers are now getting updates quicker than the so called "unbranded" version that should get the updates first.
Well think I will have a look at that 2.3.6 rom and my have a play today.
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Exactly! Unbranded should get faster updates. And you should try it. Get the XWKK5. Easy to root, excellent performance
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I'm quite new to android & smart phones...and before starting to read these boards around a week ago i assumed that the SGS2 was 1 version only all around the globe, exactly the same inside and software... I was a lil surprised to find out that that there's many diff versions, kernals & firmware etc.
Why do they do this ? isn't this just a massive hassle for Samsung etc with all the diff updates they have to work on, test & put out ?
Seems more like "not so smart phones" to me.
Peace
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I'm quite new to android & smart phones...and before starting to read these boards around a week ago i assumed that the SGS2 was 1 version only all around the globe, exactly the same inside and software... I was a lil surprised to find out that that there's many diff versions, kernals & firmware etc.
Why do they do this ? isn't this just a massive hassle for Samsung etc with all the diff updates they have to work on, test & put out ?
Seems more like "not so smart phones" to me.
Peace
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Hmm well theyre are lots of diffrent versions of SGS2 in diffrent countries. Maybe thats why
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Anyone get the update text just now
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Anyone get the update text just now
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I did on the 9th
No I just got another message a few minutes ago
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No I just got another message a few minutes ago
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So you received 2 separate text messages on 2 totally different dates? Did they both say the same thing?
AT&T Free Msg: The Samsung Galaxy Note upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is now available! This OS update supports enhanced performance and user interface plus other device improvements. To download, open this link from your PC (not your phone) and follow the prompts: samsung.com/us/attgalaxynote/update
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So you received 2 separate text messages on 2 totally different dates? Did they both say the same thing?
AT&T Free Msg: The Samsung Galaxy Note upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is now available! This OS update supports enhanced performance and user interface plus other device improvements. To download, open this link from your PC (not your phone) and follow the prompts: samsung.com/us/attgalaxynote/update
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Yea that's what it said. From what Samsung told me it was error on the carrier side. But did give a hint that multi view is on the way. Guess the petition did some good
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Yea that's what it said. From what Samsung told me it was error on the carrier side. But did give a hint that multi view is on the way. Guess the petition did some good
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Um, no, it just means AT&T sent the message twice..
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Um, no, it just means AT&T sent the message twice..
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Not gonna argue that. Just saying that Samsung said multi view update is not available yet. Do I believe them NO. But that's what's they said
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Not gonna argue that. Just saying that Samsung said multi view update is not available yet. Do I believe them NO. But that's what's they said
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If we see it, I think it'll be a positive sign that the carriers listen to the voices of users wanting (demanding) updates and similar featuresets to other models of the same handset (not stripped down) but I'd be really surprised if we ever see another official update out of AT&T for the Note.
We're under contract for two years, IMO we should get good support and reasonable updates for those two years.
I still think if carriers didn't screw with the updates so much, they could get them out faster and cheaper, but I doubt that'll happen
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If we see it, I think it'll be a positive sign that the carriers listen to the voices of users wanting (demanding) updates and similar featuresets to other models of the same handset (not stripped down) but I'd be really surprised if we ever see another official update out of AT&T for the Note.
We're under contract for two years, IMO we should get good support and reasonable updates for those two years.
I still think if carriers didn't screw with the updates so much, they could get them out faster and cheaper, but I doubt that'll happen
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I totally agree
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khaytsus said:
If we see it, I think it'll be a positive sign that the carriers listen to the voices of users wanting (demanding) updates and similar featuresets to other models of the same handset (not stripped down) but I'd be really surprised if we ever see another official update out of AT&T for the Note.
We're under contract for two years, IMO we should get good support and reasonable updates for those two years.
I still think if carriers didn't screw with the updates so much, they could get them out faster and cheaper, but I doubt that'll happen
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But what about all that content AT&T offers? How would we LIVE without it? /sarcasm
I totally agree, I wish Google enforced an osap release for every device with manufacturers so we'd have the option of vanilla or a manufacturer custom rom. Like that would ever happen lol
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Theoriginalgiga said:
But what about all that content AT&T offers? How would we LIVE without it? /sarcasm
I totally agree, I wish Google enforced an osap release for every device with manufacturers so we'd have the option of vanilla or a manufacturer custom rom. Like that would ever happen lol
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Well it just happen. Google galaxy s4
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Well it just happen. Google galaxy s4
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true but not exactly what I meant. What I mean is say Samung goes to release say the Note 3, they write an ASOP rom, and then another that has all of the touchwiz, multiple windows and other cool samsung apps. When the phone hits the carrier, it will inevitably be laced with AT&T bloatware, but we'd still have the original ASOP from sammy to choose from. Now I know in this model there's no way a company like Samsung could maintain 2 ROMs for every phone, but I think many of us would prefer to go without touchwiz for a clean experience and true customizability that Android was meant to be.
Really though, if Google went to more of a modular design instead of encoding the hardware drivers within a kernel that would be the end all of that. Yes I do understand that kernal compilation with the drivers provides a speedier system, but heck our phones are packing a dual core and it's just linux and linux is quick by nature.
Just my thoughts.