Hi,
I am an Apple iPhone4 user who is planning to switch to Android but has been holding back for 3 months because I am not sure if Google/ Samsung is going to update the Samsung Galaxy Note/ Galaxy S II with Ice Cream Sandwich when its released. Some thoughts please XDA ppl ? Cheers...
no one is willing to contribute ? =(
It's in the balance to do with the task switcher. Maybe manufacturers will hack a version for existing phones to make the home button use the task switcher but I don't have inside information and hard information about ICS is pretty lacking.
It seems likely that the Galaxy Note will launch with Gingerbread, and possibly be updated to ICS at a later date, either officially by Samsung, or unofficially by the community. I am personally very attracted to this device, and as such, I'm likely to hold out on actually buying it until such a time that it has been updated to ICS (or I lose interest altogether because something altogether better comes out sooner; I'm looking at you Galaxy tab 7.7!). In either case, just remain patient (I know, easier said than done!), and time will tell!
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Hi,
I am an Apple iPhone4 user who is planning to switch to Android but has been holding back for 3 months because I am not sure if Google/ Samsung is going to update the Samsung Galaxy Note/ Galaxy S II with Ice Cream Sandwich when its released. Some thoughts please XDA ppl ? Cheers...
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I'll bet ya, that there will be ICS for SGSII! Defo! theres no reason why there should not be, wheter its gonna be by XDA comunity or Officialy(I doubt that)...
I'm holding out for the Samsung Note also. I currently use a Dell Streak, so it's really hard to go back to a less than 5" screen.
You can bet XDA/Modaco or others will come up with a way to get ICS on the SG2 and or the Note.
Now that ICS has been announced and that there is news Motorola RAZR with capacative buttons will be getting ICS, SGS2 and Note will eventually get ICS too. I just think there will be option to disable onscreen ICS control keys or map them to existing capacitive/physical buttons of older handsets.
My betting is that SII will eventually be upgraded as this is commercially beneficial to Samsung. I don't expect this will be soon as they will want the Nexus Prime to sell and the earliest that we could expect an upgrade is 6 months (Q1 / Q2 2012)
If you look in Google there is a video of the S2 running ice cream
the SGS2 and Note will definitely get updated to ICS. It is just a matter of when.
For anyone wondering, ICS works perfectly on devices with hardware buttons. I tried it myself in the sdk emulator. Longpress home = the honeycomb-like task switcher (no hacking required). Menu key works just fine, and the context menu button in apps (e.g the ICS browser) will disappear if the device has a hardware key. In fact IMO android 4.0 works better with hard buttons.
on the suomi facebook page Samsung says that SGS2 will be upgraded to ICS
https://www.facebook.com/SamsungSuomi/posts/116929588416501
Zanza00 said:
on the suomi facebook page Samsung says that SGS2 will be upgraded to ICS
https://www.facebook.com/SamsungSuomi/posts/116929588416501
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Where exactly? I wasn't able to find it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311131&highlight=ics&page=4
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the SGS2 and Note will definitely get updated to ICS. It is just a matter of when.
For anyone wondering, ICS works perfectly on devices with hardware buttons. I tried it myself in the sdk emulator. Longpress home = the honeycomb-like task switcher (no hacking required). Menu key works just fine, and the context menu button in apps (e.g the ICS browser) will disappear if the device has a hardware key. In fact IMO android 4.0 works better with hard buttons.
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why wouldn't the menu button be the task switcher? we have no need for the menu button now that there is an action bar. this seems far more consistent with the way ICS was meant to work (on new devices).
I absolutely agree with you. The only matter is when they will be done. Hopely very soon.
I am looking forward into Galaxy Note porting also because its source code is open source now!
i read that samsung will upgrade some of its devices to ICS, including SGS2 and Galaxy Note
samsung italy confirmed that these devices will upgrade to v4.0:
Galaxy S II
Galaxy Note
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Galaxy Tab 8.9
Galaxy Tab 7.7
Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Indeed, but it won't happen before January 2012.
Samsung announced that its Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets will receive Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade in early 2012.
Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note will be the first two devices to receive this upgrade sometime in the first quarter of 2012........
http://mirolta.com/2011/12/20/samsu...-4-ics-in-early-2012-other-devices-to-follow/
hello so the galaxy note have any updates??
if posible i need a reply!
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hello so the galaxy note have any updates??
if posible i need a reply!
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Yes just come out the oficial ICS!!!!
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Hi guys! What you think? Is it possible to bring new Android into SGS2?
I was watching at Hong Kong conference. So I'm excited. Probably I'll buy new phone - Galaxy Nexus. So what's your opinion? Is it possible? I'm noob .
Very possible. Google Nexus is not that much of a hardware leap from the SGS2. It will come to the SII
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Hi guys! What you think? Is it possible to bring new Android into SGS2?
I was watching at Hong Kong conference. So I'm excited. Probably I'll buy new phone - Galaxy Nexus. So what's your opinion? Is it possible? I'm noob .
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watched the event myself as well... Not too much impressed tho... Its coming on verizon for now.
Give it time… you'll see a ROM or two out by Thanksgiving IMO. The sdk has been released, and once the Nexus hits the market, and a system dump is "in the wild", devs will cook ROMs like crazy!
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doop - I think so after week it will be new rom here.
ceo.mtcl - Why? It looks phenomenal!
jjhiza - I agree with you
Is ICS's native GUI hardware accelerated by GPU?? From the demo, it doesn't seems perfectly smooth to me. Although Android 3.x was promoted as hardware accelerated GUI, I still find it very laggy scrolling through the homepages when there are some widgets. Putting it besides iPads, it's really a negative to Android.
Not supposed to say this maybe, but I'm underwhelmed by the UI in ICS. Had the same feeling about much of Honeycomb, really.
The UI is looking more and more Metro-like and ultra minimalist to the point of absurdity with every iteration. :shudder:
Flame away, but Gingerbread looks far better to me aesthetically. Give me the under the hood fixes, better multiprocessor support, etc. , but leave what works alone, IMO. If I wanted a Win-doze phone 7 device, I'd buy one.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/google-confirms-nexus-s-will-get-ice-cream-sandwich-for-real/
Hi, can I know WHEN I will install Android 4.0 on my Galaxy S2?
one month.... two months...or more?
Thank you very much
Blisset said:
Hi, can I know WHEN I will install Android 4.0 on my Galaxy S2?
one month.... two months...or more?
Thank you very much
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9 months.
No but really that's a question only Samsung can answer. We have the SDK but we need a system dump and even then who knows what hurdles we have to jump to get it to function properly.
Just keep an eye on various development sections.
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9 months.
No but really that's a question only Samsung can answer. We have the SDK but we need a system dump and even then who knows what hurdles we have to jump to get it to function properly.
Just keep an eye on various development sections.
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We have already a system dump
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...am-sandwich-galaxy-nexus-system-app-dump.html
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9 months.
No but really that's a question only Samsung can answer. We have the SDK but we need a system dump and even then who knows what hurdles we have to jump to get it to function properly.
Just keep an eye on various development sections.
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Earlier with cyanogenmod I would say And I am not looking for anything else because ics will be gimped to death by touchwiz
Okay, so we've already seen Ice Cream Sandwich running on the Nexus S, but that was decidedly... unofficial. We've just heard straight from Google's Gabe Cohen that the Nexus S will definitely be getting ICS. In fact, both he and Matias Duarte think most Gingerbread devices will see an upgrade, saying: "Currently in the process for releasing Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S. Theoretically should work for any 2.3 device." It's hardly a surprise and there's no specific word on timing just yet, but hopefully it won't take long to move that vanilla Android device up to something with a breaded exterior.
I guess that would be a yes, I can't see Samsung not updating a hugely popular handset (which has yet to have a real update) but I can not see them doing it anytime soon unless they drop the 2.3.5 update like they did with 2.3.4 to look at ICS.
As you know for Google phones it's immediately but for other brand it takes some time. Personally I think it will be after 3 or more months for official Samsung ROM.
They'll want to sell Galaxy Nexus for Christmas, but I don't expect Samsung to release for the SGS2 until New Year.
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9 months.
No but really that's a question only Samsung can answer. We have the SDK but we need a system dump and even then who knows what hurdles we have to jump to get it to function properly.
Just keep an eye on various development sections.
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ARE YOU SERIOUS? 9 months? In 9 months Samsung ships Galaxy S4 with Android 5.0...
But system dump of Galaxy S2 or Galaxy Nexus?
Have we have to wait the Samsung official 4.0 firmware for S2?
Android 2.3.5 was out on July and Samsung official 2.3.5 for S2 was out in October... It takes 3 months, pheraps 4 monts, not 9...
<rumour>SGS2 will get ICS faster than you think. </rumour>
what can we do with the system dump that has been posted?
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<rumour>SGS2 will get ICS faster than you think. </rumour>
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Thanks, any additional info on that "rumor"?
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<rumour>SGS2 will get ICS faster than you think. </rumour>
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Of course it will kids...as soon as this stuff is out in the wild there'll be buggy stuff, and then good stuff. Wasn't the firmware for the SGS2 out before the phone was?
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http://www.cbku.info/android-news/u...axy-note-and-s-ii-will-available-on-march.htm
In addition, this update seems just for Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note international version. Meanwhile, the operator version of both devices will get update Android 4.0 ICS in different time, like Galaxy Note for AT&T that’s reported to get it on February 19th.
Update Android 4.0 ICS will brings something interested for Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note. According to the reports, it will improve the functionality and user interface, even though still using Samsung TouchWiz UI. So, be patient to wait Android 4.0 ICS for your Galaxy S II or Galaxy Note.
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http://www.cbku.info/android-news/u...axy-note-and-s-ii-will-available-on-march.htm
In addition, this update seems just for Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note international version. Meanwhile, the operator version of both devices will get update Android 4.0 ICS in different time, like Galaxy Note for AT&T that’s reported to get it on February 19th.
Update Android 4.0 ICS will brings something interested for Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note. According to the reports, it will improve the functionality and user interface, even though still using Samsung TouchWiz UI. So, be patient to wait Android 4.0 ICS for your Galaxy S II or Galaxy Note.
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I don't think the ICS update is coming on February 19th. Just the phone to AT&T. That website owner can barely speak english and the message was not very well translated.
robertberma said:
http://www.cbku.info/android-news/u...axy-note-and-s-ii-will-available-on-march.htm
In addition, this update seems just for Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note international version. Meanwhile, the operator version of both devices will get update Android 4.0 ICS in different time, like Galaxy Note for AT&T that’s reported to get it on February 19th.
Update Android 4.0 ICS will brings something interested for Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note. According to the reports, it will improve the functionality and user interface, even though still using Samsung TouchWiz UI. So, be patient to wait Android 4.0 ICS for your Galaxy S II or Galaxy Note.
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Thats the date it is released... No way it would come out same day. Itll probably be march maybe or heck might as well shoot midsummer. The att versions will be a lot later.
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Thats the date it is released... No way it would come out same day. Itll probably be march maybe or heck might as well shoot midsummer. The att versions will be a lot later.
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Yeah, I think we'll see a Intl Note ICS ROM ported over to us before ATT releases an ICS update. Hopefully CM9.
Hi, I have searched on this subject but can't seem to find an answer. So here goes; Google gave paid attendees of the 2011 IO, SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets. Is this device kept up to date by Google? If it hasn't already, is it expected to receive the update to Jelly Bean?
SAMSUNG haven't even updated their stock version to Ice Cream Sandwich yet, and ICS will have been released a year in October.
My apologies in advance if this is a noob question. Many thanks. Anil
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Hi, I have searched on this subject but can't seem to find an answer. So here goes; Google gave paid attendees of the 2011 IO, SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets. Is this device kept up to date by Google? If it hasn't already, is it expected to receive the update to Jelly Bean?
SAMSUNG haven't even updated their stock version to Ice Cream Sandwich yet, and ICS will have been released a year in October.
My apologies in advance if this is a noob question. Many thanks. Anil
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No,if i remember correctly the latest stock Android version for the IO Tab was the 3.1 honeycomb.
The thing that i'm not aware of ,is if there is a Custom rom (CM9) for this tab.
nighthawk696969 said:
No,if i remember correctly the latest stock Android version for the IO Tab was the 3.1 honeycomb.
The thing that i'm not aware of ,is if there is a Custom rom (CM9) for this tab.
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Hi nighthawk696969, thanks for your reply. I bought my girlfriend a Galaxy Tab around 6 months ago. She already had an ASUS Transformer, but the Galaxy Tab is batter suited to her needs. I flashed a custom ROM based on CM9 which runs fine, but isn't perfect. But better for her because the ICS version of Gapps are better.
My question arose from the fact that I'm thinking of getting a Galaxy Nexus to replace my LG O2X because I want OS updates to be timely, and not take years. Which reminded me that the Galaxy Tab, whilst never an official NEXUS device, it was given by Google to attendees at an IO slightly over a year ago.
But you say, the current stock Google release for this device is Honeycomb? WOW! That is lame of Google. My girlfriends old ASUS which is sitting in a box, already has had ICS since January, and two updates since then.
This situation is what I think of when I hear the term "fragmentation". Thanks. Anil
Hello community. In a new galaxy player. 3.6 owner. My other devices are the Verizon fascinate and Verizon galaxy s3. I would post this in q and a. But it seems xda skipped it.
I realize this forum is for. 4 and 5. But what are the differences and similarities between these devices? Is there any ability to cross roms or kernels? Is there development for 3.6?
Via my Google Galaxy S3 running magic beans
well the 3.6 and 4.2 do "live" in this section as they are considered the "second gen" of the 4.0 and 5.0, so your in the RIGHT spot but no the 3.6 is the crappy defective "runt of the litter" and virtually no DEVS have one, this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31823330 is ALL there is.
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well the 3.6 and 4.2 do "live" in this section as they are considered the "second gen" of the 4.0 and 5.0, so your in the RIGHT spot but no the 3.6 is the crappy defective "runt of the litter" and virtually no DEVS have one, this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31823330 is ALL there is.
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That's a bummer. Got it for my mom for Xmas. Was hoping to speed it up with Aosp (she has never owned a smart device) and would not know the difference. Just wanted to butter it before wrapping.
Also would be nice to have long press volume skip.
Thanks for the response. I was a little lost and confused when Google didn't find any development results.
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neh4pres said:
That's a bummer. Got it for my mom for Xmas. Was hoping to speed it up with Aosp (she has never owned a smart device) and would not know the difference. Just wanted to butter it before wrapping.
Also would be nice to have long press volume skip.
Thanks for the response. I was a little lost and confused when Google didn't find any development results.
Via my Google Galaxy S3 running magic beans
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I make it a thing, when I have to replace something (like my SGP 4.0, because my microSD slot is failing) to look for devices in my price range and then come here to xda to see what the DEV scene is like and if it's strong enough to go for it, thats how I ended up with getting Tab 2 7" to replace my SGP 4.0, it has many ROMs of all Flavors ICS, 4.1 JB, CM10.1 nightlies just started this week just a good strong and fast little device, and since it has a 4,000 mah battery I can go 3x longer between charges.
The only thing that exists for the 3.6 is root on the stock rom. If you are using a 3.6 with a physical home button then use the eu rom, otherwise (capacitive home button) use the us root.
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I heard rumors that google is still not working on Android 5.0 'key Lime Pie', and they will also not present it on Google I/O this month.
Apparently they will release a newer version of a Jelly bean ROM, Android 4.3, apperently with codename 'Android 4.3 JWR23B'.
Rumors told me that Google already tested Android 4.3 on a galaxy nexus 7 and nexus 4.
What my question is:
The Samsung galaxy tab10.1 had a timid start with android 4.2, it was laggy and it didn't respond at times, but it turned out to be one of the fastest ROM ever on my galaxy tab10.1 after hard and long work ( i'm flashing pershoot's ROM's (CyanogenMod) now since 11 months), thanks to pershoot.
Will there also be any chance to run a newer android version on this tablet after Android 4.2?
since there were doubts that android 4.2 would ever work on this tablet and turned out to be this smooth, it's giving me alot hope, what do you think?
-what do you think, android 4.3 or 5.0?
-what could be new in android 4.3/5.0?
Let me know!
I heard rumours about the last android version for dual core processor device is 4.2.2 to maintain the quality of later version (4.3++). Can't recall where I read it but if this true then the GT10.1 will stop at Jelly Bean 4.2.2. but, anything is possible..
On my 2nd thougt,if the above is true, this might be the opportunity to the level 17 API's developers and below to strengthen their apps stability, performance and thus give maximum performance to the devices. This might be a good news too.
I think if google upgrades it to android 4.3, most likely there will be bug fixes, like the strange back button It's supposed to bring us to the previous screen until we get to the home screen, but at times, it'll take you to places in apps you've never been, skips screens you've been too, it basically works only half of the time. and if i take a look on my parents's ipad, and if i rotate the screen, the transition is extremely smooth.
If i rotate my galaxy tab or my asus transformer it's kind of... Choppy... If i search the internet, the browser can't follow the speed of your finger on any device i've been on yet, maybe a little bit more browser responsiveness would be great, i'm not saying it isn't smooth yet, but it could be better!
And maybe they will work on more battery life? And if they're already working on it, maybe they should work on a new way to stay connected with people, what i mean is, don't use a stupid samsung app or asus vibe or whatever manufacturers use to connect to a social website, but make it a built-in app?? Like ubuntu does or WP8.
Let your fantasy work..
I don't know why this has been moved to q&a but okay
4.3 coming ,no 5.0 for a while ,
Was reading galaxy s3 going to be oldest device to receive 4.3 , source sammobile xda
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4.3 coming ,no 5.0 for a while ,
Was reading galaxy s3 going to be oldest device to receive 4.3 , source sammobile xda
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Hoppa i think google will present it today on google I/O ? let's wait