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WM7= Iphone wanna be? (Rumor)

Want to watch M$ show WM7 to the world?
All details about Microsoft Windows Mobile announcement at Mobile World Congress 2010 - revealed, including live broadcast
February 10, 2010.
Secrets? Who needs them? Here are all the details:
Information from our anonymous friend follows (note: we know this person, we just will not reveal who this person is, as it is our principle not to reveal sources). Note: this is not a rumor, this is pure information.
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Steve Ballmer's press conference during Mobile World Congress will be broadcast live on satellite TV (Eutelsat)
Timing: 1630-1645 UTC
EUTELSAT W3A 7 deg East TXP B1 CHANNEL 9MHZ SLOT 1L9 (D1)
UPLINK FREQ.: 14314 MHZ POL Y BY E-120
DOWNLINK FR.: 11014 MHZ POL X
SD 625 16:9 50Hz DVBS QPSK 6.6665Ms/s FEC 7/8,
RoF 0.35 (11_SD MPEG2 422 10.7514 Mbps)
OP MODE: HIGH QUALITY
AUDIO:1 SOUND MONO
AUDIO:2 SOUND MONO
And streamed on the internet (on www.microsoft.com/news/windowsphone).
And eh. yes Windows Mobile 7 will be introduced with Zune, Xbox, Bing integration. Games, free navigation, music, new kernel, new UI. Development in Visual Studio (code) + WPF (UI). OS 6.X will continue to exist and will be free OS for developing markets. Microsoft will kick back hard against iPhone and Android. Three year too late, but still people will be surprised.
As im on my way there ill update on here if i here anythink
Flunkyou2
I just read on a web site (ppcgeeks) that wm7 could have these features This is a rumor
-At the Mobile World Congress event on February 15th, 2010, Windows Phone 7 will be unveilved, although at this time plans are only to unveil the user interface of the new platform . Specific indepth functionality of the device will most likely not be shown.
-The User Interface is based upon codename “METRO”. It will be very similar to the Zune HD User Interface with a complete revamp of the “Start” screen. The UI is “Very Clean”, “Soulful” and “Alive”
-Unfortunately there will be no Flash support at the get go as there was not enough time to implement these features.
-Windows Phone 7 will only support application installation through service based delivery. (i.e Marketplace). Application installation via storage card will not be possible.
- No Multi-Task support. Applications will “Pause” when in the background, however will support notifications via push notifications.
-Marketplace will now support “try before you buy” as well as an API
-No NETCF backwards compatibility. This means the original rumor of no backward compatibility for applications holds to be true. That being said, there are high hopes of porting the NetCF to the newer platform easily.
-Microsoft is confident that devices will be ready by September 2010
-Full Zune Integration
-Windows Mobile Device Center will no longer be used. Zune software to take over syncing via PC.
-OEM Interfaces will not be allowed to run on the device. Say goodbye to Sense UI / SPB Mobile Shell / Point UI / Infinity, etc, etc
-Full XBOX Gaming Integration (Gamer tag, achievements, friends, avatars, merchandising, etc)
-Full support for social networking
All i can say is "if this is true then bye bye WM7 hello andriod"
More rumors
Microsoft will drop much of the business side of WM in favor of the consumer side. The traditional business offerings like Office / Exchange functionality will of course still be supported, but the focus will be shifted to gaming and multimedia. The Xbox and Zune brands will be represented, the Zune player willl be included and it will be possible to wirelessly exchange data, multimedia, and games with the Xbox 360.
The first batch of phones that will be released will have pretty much the same chip specs, and HTC, Samsung, LG and SE will be the ones to deliver this first batch of phones. In this first batch (September 2010), the OEMs are apparently not allowed to make big changes, they all have to use the same interface.
This means, no custom UI like Sense, no Opera Mobile either. Instead the default WM UI will be used and a new PocketIE based on IE7, but with some functionality from IE8.
The second batch (end of 2010) will be allowed to have small changes, but likely only theme-based and addition of some custom application.
Only at the third batch (early 2011) will the OEMs be allowed to add their own interfaces, like Sense, Panels, TouchWiz and S-Class. (ouch that late)
The official announcements of the WM7 phones are not expected to occur more than a few weeks before actual release of the OS, [CF: so we probably won't see official (unleaked) specs and such before the end of July (based on the September release date)].
As hardware goes they say mostly the same as the chassis 1 specs. 1 Ghz+ CPU, Open GL ES 2.0, 800×480+, 3.5"+, 384mb+ (possibly 512+).
According to those we have seen the WM7 interface, it is nothing revolutionary. It should have standard multi-touch support and supports only capacitive. The interface is said to be a hybrid of iPhone / Android / Zune HD elements.
Apparently those that have used WM7 builds differ in opinion about the software. Some state it is much faster than for example the 3GS, while others mention apps are slow to start and experiencing ‘hickups’.
Apps-wise, old applications will in principle not be compatible with Windows Mobile 7, throwing away many thousands of apps that are currently available. It may be compatibility for old apps will be emulated, but this is not clear yet. How exactly this will work will likely be explained at MIX 2010 in March.
It certainly seems like only .NET apps will be supported [CF: ugh!], however it is not clear if the Compact Framework will be a part of that .NET support.

more rumors/info here.

.....indeed
flunkyou2 said:
"if this is true then bye bye wm7 hello andriod"
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Unfortunately if this is true. The only positive will be the zune lookalike and probably no more hangovers.
The rest looks just like Iphone. Not third parties applications without marketplace. I think WM6.6 will be more popular. And porbably Android. Steve Balmer did it again.

if it does turn out to be true, (paused in backgroud, service based app install etc) then i for one will be sticking to 6.5.x. Seems like too much of a copy of how apple works, and thats the very reason why i hate apple!

Sounds to me like WinMo 7 defeats the purpose of using WinMo all together. I too will stick with 6.5.x if this is the way things are going.

And all the profits from WM7 will go to Apple too
I am surprised that WM community falls so easily for the rumors spread by I WONDER WHO.

alexsql said:
I am surprised that WM community falls so easily for the rumors spread by I WONDER WHO.
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Serious, how does unsubstantiated speculation help anybody?

i really hope this is just nonsense speculation, because if its not, i will stick with WM6.5 on my HD2 for a long time. And when i need to buy a new phone it will be a Android one.

Lets hope the smart people here on xda will find ways around these things.

No way that this is real. It doesn't make any sense, it will be the last nail in WM coffin...
Maybe these (rumors) features are for the "Media WM7" version and the "Business WM7" version will be like WM6.5.x...

I can't really see them doing such a U turn on Windows.....but then again Microsoft copy the competition to crush them......that does sound familiar

Grow a brain, guys. This is WinMo's bread and butter for the upcoming generation and could very well be the nail in the coffin if MS fails. First of all, no multitasking? No flash? LOL. They've overcome that already with 6.1. People here will buy anything with RUMOR and SPECULATION slap onto it.

yes for now its just a rumor so lets hope ms doesnt become like apple otherwise hello android

lol..they did this for windows 7 also..

d3l1 said:
yes for now its just a rumor so lets hope ms doesnt become like apple otherwise hello android
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i'll be in the q right behind you ..

the rumour machine strikes again. WM7 could be anything. we just don't know anything about it yet.

gabbs said:
lol..they did this for windows 7 also..
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sorry for ot: no idea what you are talking about, win7 is nothing like osx

Yeah for french media to spread this rumor

This simply can't be true. Not even MS are that dumb.

android 2.2 on the way according to some intell

not my artical just found it orig web page
androidandmeDOTcom/2010/04/news/android-2-2-is-coming-what-features-do-you-want/
replace dot = .
Android 2.2 is coming. What features do you want?
By Taylor Wimberly on Apr 20267
The majority of Android phones are still running an outdated firmware, but that hasn’t slowed Google from advancing their mobile operating system. Everyone knows the next version of Android (codenamed Froyo) is on the way and the rumors (1, 2) are beginning to pick up that the Nexus One will receive it soon.
Based on the data from our analytics reports it appears Google has already begun testing on their next firmware – Android 2.2. Google engineers have routinely given codenames to future builds of Android (Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, etc.), but they don’t receive a point release till they are finalized and nearing distribution.
We have shared this reporting data before and people are always quick to point out that it can be easily faked, but I have spoke with additional sources familiar with the matter who confirmed Android 2.2 is currently being tested.
The feature set for Android 2.2 was frozen long ago, but it remains mostly unknown. Google decided last year that they would no longer publish public roadmaps for future versions of Android. Based on the information we can gather, it appears Android 2.2 will mainly focus on performance enhancements.
Some of the rumored features for Android 2.2 include:
•JIT compiler
•Free additional RAM
•OpenGL ES 2.0 enhancements
•Flash 10.1 support
•Fixed problem with “crazy screen” / Resolution of cross multitouch
•Activation of Color Trackball
•Enable FM radio
Some of these features are plausible and others we have no clue.
The JIT compiler has already been confirmed by Google and we expect to find out new details during Google I/O. Android engineers will be leading a discussion that informs devs how to test and tune their apps to work with the new compiler.
Additional free RAM should come thanks to the new Linux kernel being used in Froyo. Google is moving from 2.6.29 to the newer 2.6.32 which makes it possible to address the extra RAM. This has already been done in custom ROMs like CyanogenMod so expect this feature for sure.
I’m no expert on OpenGL, but it has long been rumored that Froyo (or a future build) will add new APIs to the Android NDK which will let Java devs have full access to the OpenGL ES 2.0 library.
Flash 10.1 is coming in the first half of the year. It is entirely possible it could be tied to a future Android firmware and be included with an OTA update.
We have already addressed the HTC touch sensor issues. It sounds like a future software update could be used to clean this up a little.
Multicolor trackball notifications are definitely coming. Android hackers like ChainsDD have already unlocked this feature for users of custom ROMs. Google advertised the multicolor trackball during its launch of the Nexus One, but the feature was cut from the final Android 2.1 build.
When it comes to the FM radio, I have no idea. Other HTC phones on a similar Snapdragon platform (Desire and Incredible) include the FM radio so it’s not out of the question that the N1 has it too.
I spoke with Google’s Eric Tseng during CES and he told me there were many secrets left in the Nexus One that we would discover later.
When is it Android 2.2 coming out?
Circle May 19th on your calendar. This is the opening day of Google I/O and I’m anticipating the release of Android 2.2 (and maybe the Flash 10.1 beta) will be tied to this event. Google has provided every developer attending the event a free Droid or Nexus One, so it is possible to see a simultaneous release on both devices.
I’m really curious how first generation devices are going to play with this release. We are expecting most phones to receive Android 2.1 this month, so it will be interesting to see how Froyo fits in. Some of the Android engineers have been talking about Froyo on the Google boards and it is unclear if the HTC Dream and Magic will be able to support it since they only have 192 MB of RAM.
p.s. if in wrong spot please move it im a tootal newb

Android 2.4

Hey guys.
Is there any known eta on Android 2.4 for HD2? As it looks like Desire S already has 2.4 pre-installed
http://www.phbeta.com/htc/htc-desire-s-android-smartphone-available-at-three-uk/

I thought 2.4 has been renamed to 2.3.3
- This message is brought to you by TyphooN CM7 for HD2 -

stardust240781 said:
I thought 2.4 has been renamed to 2.3.3
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if thats the situation then its availible you have many 2.3.3 roms for hd2

EgoMaximus said:
Hey guys.
Is there any known eta on Android 2.4 for HD2? As it looks like Desire S already has 2.4 pre-installed
http://www.phbeta.com/htc/htc-desire-s-android-smartphone-available-at-three-uk/
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I'm a Google employee. i will send it to you.
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chrisgto4 said:
I'm a Google employee. i will send it to you.
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Hahaha omg dont lie people cause HD2 is not a native android phone,al this android bulids are just ports they are not official neither by htc or google so stop lying

metko said:
Hahaha omg dont lie people cause HD2 is not a native android phone,al this android bulids are just ports they are not official neither by htc or google so stop lying
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It's not lie, it's joke and good one too bad 1.april is just a day

Elle a l'air tres belle...

@chrisgto4
good one )))

i found some more info:
(check the link for even more info)
Android 2.3.3 vs Android 2.4 | Gingerbread 2.3.3 vs 2.4 Performance, Speed and Features
Android 2.3.3 and Android 2.4 are two new updates to Android platform. Android 2.3.3 is a revision of Android 2.3 whereas Android 2.4 is a major release. Android 2.4 is a hybrid of Android 2.3.3 (Android 2.3 Gingerbread) and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Mobile phone manufactures are on the race to make their devices more power packed than the other. They are on an agenda to provide full mobile computing experience on this hand held device. 2011 saw many phones with dual core processors and other high end features. Google to support this hardware is continuously developing the Android platform and Android 2.4 is designed mainly to support multi core architecture.
Android 2.3.3 (Release January 2011)
Android 2.3 is a major release which has many additional features compared to Android 2.2 (FroYo). It was released in December 2010. Some of the important features include Near Field Communication (NFC), support for SIP calls, support multiple cameras, better power management and a new user interface. Android is the first operating system to incorporate NFC feature. Android 2.3.3 is a small upgrade to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), it incorporated few feature improvements and API upgrades for developers. The upgrades are mainly on NFC (Near Field Communication) and Bluetooth. NFC is a useful technology in M-commerce that is expected to replace many types of cards we carry for transactions and can be used in ticketing and many other applications as well. The new API level assigned to Android 2.3.3 is 10.
Android 2.4 (Release: April 2011)
As said earlier, Android 2.4 is a hybrid of Android 2.3.3 (Android 2.3 Gingerbread) and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Android 2.4 is expected to include the following features. Like Honeycomb Android 2.4 will support both single core and multi core architecture and support symmetric multi processing in a multi core environment. It is also be backward compatible, you can use the applications designed for earlier versions on Android 2.4. Further, applications developed for dual core processor can be run on single core devices as well. The other features will include support for rich multimedia applications such as HTTP live streaming, built-in support for Media/Picture Transfer Protocol (MTP/PTP) over USB, and support more types of connectivity.
Viewsonic’s ViewPad 4 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc are among the phones to get the first experience of Android 2.4.
source: http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-android-2-3-3-and-vs-android-2-4/

XthelordinatorX said:
i found some more info:
(check the link for even more info)
Android 2.3.3 vs Android 2.4 | Gingerbread 2.3.3 vs 2.4 Performance, Speed and Features
Android 2.3.3 and Android 2.4 are two new updates to Android platform. Android 2.3.3 is a revision of Android 2.3 whereas Android 2.4 is a major release. Android 2.4 is a hybrid of Android 2.3.3 (Android 2.3 Gingerbread) and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Mobile phone manufactures are on the race to make their devices more power packed than the other. They are on an agenda to provide full mobile computing experience on this hand held device. 2011 saw many phones with dual core processors and other high end features. Google to support this hardware is continuously developing the Android platform and Android 2.4 is designed mainly to support multi core architecture.
Android 2.3.3 (Release January 2011)
Android 2.3 is a major release which has many additional features compared to Android 2.2 (FroYo). It was released in December 2010. Some of the important features include Near Field Communication (NFC), support for SIP calls, support multiple cameras, better power management and a new user interface. Android is the first operating system to incorporate NFC feature. Android 2.3.3 is a small upgrade to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), it incorporated few feature improvements and API upgrades for developers. The upgrades are mainly on NFC (Near Field Communication) and Bluetooth. NFC is a useful technology in M-commerce that is expected to replace many types of cards we carry for transactions and can be used in ticketing and many other applications as well. The new API level assigned to Android 2.3.3 is 10.
Android 2.4 (Release: April 2011)
As said earlier, Android 2.4 is a hybrid of Android 2.3.3 (Android 2.3 Gingerbread) and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Android 2.4 is expected to include the following features. Like Honeycomb Android 2.4 will support both single core and multi core architecture and support symmetric multi processing in a multi core environment. It is also be backward compatible, you can use the applications designed for earlier versions on Android 2.4. Further, applications developed for dual core processor can be run on single core devices as well. The other features will include support for rich multimedia applications such as HTTP live streaming, built-in support for Media/Picture Transfer Protocol (MTP/PTP) over USB, and support more types of connectivity.
Viewsonic’s ViewPad 4 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc are among the phones to get the first experience of Android 2.4.
source: http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-android-2-3-3-and-vs-android-2-4/
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Thanks for research! Rep.

i dunno guys looks like 2.4 is not here yet...
"There's no such thing as Android 2.4 Gingerbread -- yet, says Google. The latest version of Android, which has already appeared on the Google Nexus S and HTC Desire S, is Android 2.3.3."
source date is april 8...
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/wha...bread-its-233-instead-50003452/#ixzz1IybHhgs6

HTC Android update for “expert users only”

By Kate O'Flaherty
Mon Aug 01 2011, 17:38
TAIWANESE PHONE MAKER HTC has finally released an Android Gingerbread update, but most frustrated HTC Desire owners will have to wait - it's for "expert users" only.
In fact, the manufacturer says on its Facebook page that the Android 2.3 update is intended "for development only and not for general public use". This is because upgrades to non-authorised phones might result in "loss of functionality" leaving "certain functions" no longer usable, HTC explained.
But the good news is, developers can now start churning out apps long before the public gets to the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update.
HTC said, "This update is only recommended for expert users who want to experience Android 2.3 and understand the limitations which apply to this update to the HTC Desire."
It added, "Due to memory constraints several applications have been removed from this update and we are only offering the ROM upgrade utility (RUU) for you to download."
Flashing this ROM will erase users' previous customisations, including any messages, emails, contacts, and other personal information, so it will need to be backed up.
And to add salt to the wound, HTC said that for Desires bought in Germany, North America, South America, South Korea or Japan, the update will not work "due to concerns raised from our partners".
Major changes in the update include that all customisations, including operator applications, will be removed and all wallpapers, except the default wallpaper, will be removed and placed online on the HTC Developer website. Also, several HTC applications will be removed and placed online on the HTC Developer website, and the official Facebook application will be removed.
Those lucky enough to fit into HTC's narrow criteria to consider themselves an "expert", and still want to download the update can visit http://developer.htc.com at their own peril. Everyone else will just have to wait for the proper one. µ
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer..._a=HTC+Android+update+for+“expert+users+only”

Can't desire users use data2sd or something? Or isn't HTC aware of this feature yet?

Please pay attenrion for Samsung users

Hello all
I ask everyone who has a device from Samsung company not to close the tab and read to the end of this post.
I'll start with the prehistory. My first Android-tablet was Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7. I was incredibly happy because it was a unique device. Screen, build quality, metal, processor and capacious battery. I could not get enough of. I bought it for $ 721. it was in June of last year, I must say he has a birthday coming up.
And just a month later I got an update ice cream sandwich. It was the best firmware, and no matter what that summer, Google released a jelly bean.
Time passed, and Samsung is not going to renew our wonderful tablet to the latest version of android. I was waiting for. My patience ran out in March 2013.
March 7 I began to send in the forums with the topic of the samsung galaxy tab 7.7 messages with calls about the attack of the official pages of Samsung in social networks messages such as "We want Jelly Bean for Galaxy Tab 7.7!!!".
We are bombarded official page Samsung USA, Samsung and Thailand. I want to believe that they have heard our cries and dissatisfaction. And 29 days ago, Samsung launched the upgrade to Jelly Bean for Thailand. And that's it. certainly present in the firmware English language, but what about those who live in the countries of the CIS? Those who know neither Thai nor English language. The same China and Japan!
29 days have passed. and no region except Thailand did not get updated until now. I wrote about this in support of Samsung, the country where I live (Ukraine), but I was told that there is no information about the update, and until.
So my dear friends, and just those who are indifferent to our problem, and in general the problem of updating all Samsung devices, I urge you to attack samsunga page on facebook and other social networks. I think it will suit us more than the banner of
"I hate samsung for that instead of an update for my device, it produces a copy of it with a modified design !!!."
official Samsung Support page on Facebook
official Samsung Thailand page
Samsung Mobile Thailand
I will be grateful for the repost of this topic in any topics on xda/social networks
Thanks All

OK. You have taken the trouble to write this and I have taken the trouble to read it.
My own criticism of Samsung lies in the slowness of the update to the latest versions of Android in the first instance. But Samsung are not alone in this regard, that is not an excuse as such but it is a reality of owning an Android device. That is, outside of a Nexus, I hasten to add to ward off those of a pedantic disposition.
Secondly that this tardy update is exacerbated by the long drawn out releases for each territory's firmware. This was an overall nine month process in the case of Ice Cream Sandwich v4.0.4.
Nonetheless, Samsung did come through and now has released the initial firmwares for Jelly Bean 4.1.2 with, presumably, the remaining territories to follow in due course.
To repeat this fact for emphasis, Samsung has released JB for our devices. I should know, I am running the Singapore version on my Netherlands Tab.
Looking at the state of Android fragmentation generally, I have to content myself with gratitude and applaud Samsung for not forgetting about us. However late in the day this might be. In my opinion it is churlish to whinge in the manner of your post. Lack of patience is a personal failing and so is an inflated sense of personal entitlement. Why look to transfer these personal shortcomings as being Samsung's responsibility?
As for your slogan "I hate samsung for that instead of an update for my device, it produces a copy of it with a modified design !!!." Sorry but I don't understand it, it is doesn't make sense to me and certainly I will not hate Samsung. I would respectfully suggest that you reconsider this effort and phrase your concerns in more positive, constructive and helpful sentiments. Attacking, hating and bombarding are not tactics that I would ever employ.
So there is no way that I will be party to such a petition. Other opinions may vary of course.

Still waiting for ANY kind of official JB support for the P6810 model. Although I blame them, don't hate them for it though.
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I can only say this.. ..
Patience is virtue.. ..
I waited 3-4 months for JB after it first came out.... Now after its available for P6800... amazingly I'm still on ICS...

If you so desperately need JB and don't understand Thai or English, have this resource pages translated in Google.
You'll find instructions to upgrade via Mobile ODIN, using the Thai or Singapore versions.
Then, do the same to download and activate the specific language you need.
I am already running JB with the SIngapore version and Portuguese language pack on a device bought in the Netherlands.
It is not cool to point out Samsung tardiness, while not doing all you can do to solve your problem.
I should also point out that, if you want to be a tech enthusiasts as we all are and a "must have the latest" kind of enthusiast, as you seem to be, you really should find a way of learning English, or you'll be continuously frustrated.
Just a thought...
XK

The USA has another reason: Most 7.7 are locked to Verizon. I felt fortunate to receive ICS. Samsung will point to Verizon and say it's up to Verizon and Verizon will say...

XDAKhan said:
If you so desperately need JB and don't understand Thai or English, have this resource pages translated in Google.
You'll find instructions to upgrade via Mobile ODIN, using the Thai or Singapore versions.
Then, do the same to download and activate the specific language you need.
I am already running JB with the SIngapore version and Portuguese language pack on a device bought in the Netherlands.
It is not cool to point out Samsung tardiness, while not doing all you can do to solve your problem.
I should also point out that, if you want to be a tech enthusiasts as we all are and a "must have the latest" kind of enthusiast, as you seem to be, you really should find a way of learning English, or you'll be continuously frustrated.
Just a thought...
XK
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The problem is, people shouldnt have to do all this to get jb for their mobile devices.
It's not just a Samsung problem. Sony too is dragging their feet with the updates. The real issue is android. Instead of a different version for each region, it should be a universal update. And a language pack should be available for download via google play.
I can see why Samsung decided to test out tizen. Although it would be a lot easier to stick with windows....
And samsung should stick to making devices.

vbx said:
The problem is, people shouldnt have to do all this to get jb for their mobile devices.
It's not just a Samsung problem. Sony too is dragging their feet with the updates. The real issue is android. Instead of a different version for each region, it should be a universal update. And a language pack should be available for download via google play.
I can see why Samsung decided to test out tizen. Although it would be a lot easier to stick with windows....
And samsung should stick to making devices.
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Agreed.
Mentioned nearly the same thing in past threads, although I still believe is fully Samsung. Not too difficult for THEM to compile P6810 JB firmware after (Asia) already releasing it for its brother. Maybe they over comitt themselves with too great a range of products, and those products that sell volume have much greater priority?
As you said, language packs are the way to go
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vbx said:
The problem is, people shouldnt have to do all this to get jb for their mobile devices.
It's not just a Samsung problem. Sony too is dragging their feet with the updates. The real issue is android. Instead of a different version for each region, it should be a universal update. And a language pack should be available for download via google play.
I can see why Samsung decided to test out tizen. Although it would be a lot easier to stick with windows....
And samsung should stick to making devices.
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And please tell me, what reason is there on Android's code that forbids a single universal update?
All firmware versions work with all devices (of the same model obviously). You can use a modem for any region. You can enable languages that aren't enabled by default. Android allows all that.
The problem isn't Android. It's the manufacturers' internal organization, the specific contracts with local operators, and the required tests by local regulation agencies that limit official availability.