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Samsung Mobile Romania just confirmed the update to Gingerbread for march

Samsung Romania announced on Facebook that the update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread will be available this month via Kies, Good News

That kinda weird that we will get the 2.3 update. They also said that there will be an update to 2.2.1 at the end of February, but now 2.3 )
Anyway, lets hope it is true

Link? Can't even find their Facebook page.

Tehpriest said:
Link? Can't even find their Facebook page.
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http://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobileRomania

First beta 2.3 update for Galaxy S is already Leaked....Search in XDA forum dudes ....

Awesome! Getting closer...

dukuletz said:
That kinda weird that we will get the 2.3 update. They also said that there will be an update to 2.2.1 at the end of February, but now 2.3 )
Anyway, lets hope it is true
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they said "2.2.1 on 20th march and 2.3 within the end of the month

Good news I'm very courious about Gingerbread working on SGS
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ilbulgaro89 said:
they said "2.2.1 on 20th march and 2.3 within the end of the month
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The 2.2.1 update is for the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 and Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3. Ginger is for us.
http://www.gsmarena.com/gingerbread...coming_froyo_for_galaxy_3_and_5-news-2402.php

I doubt that at the end of the month we will receive Ginger....or maybe I'm just beeing silly, and they will proove me wrong

Strange... Samsung Italy instead stated that Gingerbread has been scheduled for May, while 2.2.1 should come out today.

Pretty strange to hear that Romania will be "integrated" in the first Gingerbread release. Hope it is true.

Been on 2.2.1 since December xeu

darnap said:
Strange... Samsung Italy instead stated that Gingerbread has been scheduled for May, while 2.2.1 should come out today.
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Don't worry, we will post our here )

darnap said:
Strange... Samsung Italy instead stated that Gingerbread has been scheduled for May, while 2.2.1 should come out today.
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2.2.1 for ITALY is out ...check your kies .... just confirmed by someone in XDA.

AirBoygsm said:
Pretty strange to hear that Romania will be "integrated" in the first Gingerbread release. Hope it is true.
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Why is that so strange?
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`Cuz 2.2.1 was not released at all, as XEU had it in December. Maybe now everybody will have it, like iPhone iOS 4.3.
PS Just updated my iPhone 4, hope my SGS will be happy to, soon ...

Galaxy S Gingerbread update soon. Due at end of March!

According to Android Central: http://www.androidcentral.com/european-galaxy-s-gingerbread-update-coming-end-march
Link to Samsung Romania post: http://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobileRomania/posts/189412624430604
A post on Samsung Mobile Romania's Facebook page seems to suggest that Romanian Galaxy S phones (and presumably other European models) may see an official update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread by the end of March.
Translated into English and cleaned up a little, the post reads:
"The update to version 2.2.1 for Galaxy S will be available until 20 March, and Gingerbread (2.3) until the end of the month."
Our Romanian is a little rusty, but we think it's safe to assume the last part of that statement means either "it'll arrive by the end of the month", or "it won't arrive until the end of the month". Either way, it looks like the European Galaxy S could soon claim bragging rights as the first non-Nexus phone to get an official Gingerbread update. HTC has announced that Gingerbread will be coming to some of its older phones, but these updates aren't due until sometime in the second quarter.
Samsung Romania also adds that two of its budget phones, the i5500 Galaxy 5 and i5800 Galaxy 3, will be updated to Froyo by Mar. 20 and Mar. 31 respectively. [Samsung Romania Facebook via Crave]
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still doesn't help us with key mapping because it's not source.
But good to hear either way.

for Europe

geoffcorey said:
still doesn't help us with key mapping because it's not source.
But good to hear either way.
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There are ways around it. Whitehawk has everything working properly except GPS in the Gingerbread leak we had

Emama said:
for Europe
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Yeah but now the we have that universal kernel, isn't good news for any Galaxy S variant good news for us as well?

thegreatcity said:
Yeah but now the we have that universal kernel, isn't good news for any Galaxy S variant good news for us as well?
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The universal kernel is for 2.2 and 2.2.1 ROMs only.

Also, it's not a universal kernel, it's a universal settings.apk that's been fixed for us.
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geoffcorey said:
still doesn't help us with key mapping because it's not source.
But good to hear either way.
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Doesn't matter, it means there is a good chance that we will get it, but probably not till 2050
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zer0nine said:
According to Android Central: http://www.androidcentral.com/european-galaxy-s-gingerbread-update-coming-end-march
Link to Samsung Romania post: http://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobileRomania/posts/189412624430604
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That's great and all - really it is. But didn't the first Froyo releases already come out in Europe by September? Yet the Vibrant didn't get Froyo for another 4 months...

so what this means is... a year till we get gingerbread?

reuthermonkey said:
That's great and all - really it is. But didn't the first Froyo releases already come out in Europe by September? Yet the Vibrant didn't get Froyo for another 4 months...
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I don't really know the history of the Vibrant, (Picked it up off Craigslist 2 months ago) but this at least gives me some hope.

God, getting Gingerbread on the Vibrant would be AMAZING. It would increase the speed, and once the source is released, we would see some awesome gingerbread ROM's for it.

Just one gingerbread leak for vibrant, then we will be back in business.
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iynfynity said:
Just one gingerbread leak for vibrant, then we will be back in business.
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Seriously. All they need is the driver sources + the kernel and CM7 would become amazing.

Hopefully somebody will be able to port it quickly if T-Mobile foes not roll out the rom in the same timeframe...

Tmobile said they would be more up to speed on updates. Take that for what you want it to mean.
That is all I gotta say about this subject.

ELStiko said:
Tmobile said they would be more up to speed on updates. Take that for what you want it to mean.
That is all I gotta say about this subject.
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+1. This was released by T-mo after 2.2 was released on kies for the vibrant. So hopefully we'll get gingerbread alot faster than froyo. And hopefully the first of the U.S galaxy S phones to be updated again.

If the Vibrant gets an official Gingerbread update EVER I will buy a Galaxy Tab immediately.
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Samsung Sweden promises Android 2.3 update in mid-April for unlocked Galaxy S, mid-Ma

Samsung Sweden promises Android 2.3 update in mid-April for unlocked Galaxy S, mid-May for operator-specific Galaxy S
UPDATE: Samsung Finland will release the Android 2.3 update in mid-April.
Swedish Samsung subsidiary has confirmed that the much awaited Android 2.3 update for Galaxy S is expected soon. The Gingerbread firmware is in final stages of testing and unlocked Galaxy S users can expect the update sometime in mid-April.
For Galaxy S locked to operators, the update is expected in mid-May.
Samsung will release the update via Kies.
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I was really hoping to get it in March..
I do not believe JKV is the official one tbh.
I guess we have to wait few weeks more...

Go'kväll! (Roughly translated from swedish to american ghetto slang: yo wazzup homey? aight!). Goddamnit... I'm drunk... sent my sgs in for repai last week beacause I somehow managed to obliterate my imei. Don't take me for a noob. I have an efs backup. The only problem was that it was stored on my computer at work Wichita i couldn't access after a dispute with my boss that ended with me telling him to s$%k my slimy c?&k and fcuk off... the good news is that emrox replaced my badly abused mainboard with a new one all free of charge just in time for gb... just wanted to thank you for the good news... liksom...
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gud to here that

Meaning we can expect it in may.....
Wasnt it said by samsung india and some other country that it would be march... Now its april. Well im saying its may...
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Seems like the same press release as in here. Samsung Nordic probably spreads the same announcements all over Northern Europe.
TettZor, get your skit together.

Provided that NEE firmwares are normally XWJVx we should get XXJVx international version earlier?
Swyped from another GALAXY

This be the same update that was promised by the end of march ???
jje

Jus save ur money and buy SGS 2 ..
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flamin_ICE said:
Jus save ur money and buy SGS 2 ..
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Funnyest joke I've erd all day

we just have to wait .. it will come sometime ...

I think that the 2.3.3 that's being leaked is great. with some modifications, it is the best ROM i have had already. we can enjoy gingerbread till it will be official.

shayp said:
I think that the 2.3.3 that's being leaked is great. with some modifications, it is the best ROM i have had already. we can enjoy gingerbread till it will be official.
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Agreed all we need is the [email protected] SOURCE CODE! if JVK does turn out to br official then we should have it now!
Stock XXJVK, Voodoo GB hack Kernel, JVE GB Modem

rlorange said:
Agreed all we need is the [email protected] SOURCE CODE! if JVK does turn out to br official then we should have it now!
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Same press release quoted earlier is now on Samsung's Nordic branches' sites. Here is a link for the Finnish site translated through Google Translate. (The translation is what it is. Makes the point, though.)
Official enough.

Just called Samsung Norway - found nothing on their website - and a helpful lady called Silje informed me that android 2.3 will be out for all Norwegian networks for the SGS at the end of April.

B3311 said:
Just called Samsung Norway - found nothing on their website - and a helpful lady called Silje informed me that android 2.3 will be out for all Norwegian networks for the SGS at the end of April.
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Thank you for info i actually beliwve this one lol
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B3311 said:
Just called Samsung Norway - found nothing on their website - and a helpful lady called Silje informed me that android 2.3 will be out for all Norwegian networks for the SGS at the end of April.
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FYI, it's on Norway's site also. This implies that Nordic users will be first to get GB - like with JS8 - but we know that Samsung procrastinates with firmware releases. We just sit back and wait.

I just sent an email the german samsung support about 2.3 - let's see if I get an answer and if so, what they say about a release
I will keep you posted.
Kind regards,
ww

Great so Bell should be coming out with their 2.3 in about July or August then. I wonder WTF they are doing with these things in there.

Okay, the german support just replied - no specific date given, quote: "Yet, we don't have any specific information about the release date of Android 2.3". Or in german: "Wir haben noch keine genaueren Informationen über den Erscheinungstermin von Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)."

Update from german o2 online forum:
the version, which was tested and approved by o2 (Germany ?), ist this one: I9000XWJV7_XXJVK_VIAJV1
Kind regards,
ww

Android 2.3.4 coming soon

Samfirmware.com Tweeted this an hour ago:
"Android 2.3.4 soon to all new Samsung phones..."
https://twitter.com/#!/SamFirmware/status/75899199685787648
Just thought I'd let you know.

Waiting for it
Thanks for sharing the news

Statement by Samfirmware nothing to do with Samsung .
jje

Tremium said:
Samfirmware.com Tweeted this an hour ago:
"Android 2.3.4 soon to all new Samsung phones..."
https://twitter.com/#!/SamFirmware/status/75899199685787648
Just thought I'd let you know.
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2.3.3 --> 2.3.4 migration is really easy, so it's not really surprising.
SGS 2 is the best smartphone at the moment (at least Samsung phone) so it's not shocking they won't abandon it in first two months
Hopefully WiFi battery drain fix is going to be included in the next 2.3.4 ROM

rdy2go said:
2.3.3 --> 2.3.4 migration is really easy, so it's not really surprising.
SGS 2 is the best smartphone at the moment (at least Samsung phone) so it's not shocking they won't abandon it in first two months
Hopefully WiFi battery drain fix is going to be included in the next 2.3.4 ROM
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No drain from my WIFI. I actually get more drain during idle from cellular packet data signal. You freeze all the crap-apps using Titanium yet?

Anyone got a link to something showing the changes in 2.3.4?

BoostedSR20 said:
Anyone got a link to something showing the changes in 2.3.4?
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Sorry, no link. But 2.3.4 is supposed to fix
Android OS eating battery life for ALL dual core devices.
Optimisations in battery life and wifi.
and hopefully, somehow, it'll speed up the lag/wake up issue with the GSII (although I doubt that)

Tremium said:
Samfirmware.com Tweeted this an hour ago:
"Android 2.3.4 soon to all new Samsung phones..."
https://twitter.com/#!/SamFirmware/status/75899199685787648
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Yes, Samsung is pushing "Android 2.3.4 soon to all new Samsung phones", including Bada phones and dumb phones. [/sarcasm] This tweet tells me almost nothing, sorry OP
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2.3.3 --> 2.3.4 migration is really easy, so it's not really surprising....
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and why would you think the upgrade is from 2.3.3? they are not talking about SGS2

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Anyone got a link to something showing the changes in 2.3.4?
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http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=3812c1acf93b482f&hl=en

Wonder if they will do a OTA update or release a newer KEx with 2.3.4 through kies.
Either way if it improves the battery life that can only be a good thing

kreoXDA said:
Yes, Samsung is pushing "Android 2.3.4 soon to all new Samsung phones", including Bada phones and dumb phones. [/sarcasm] This tweet tells me almost nothing, sorry OP
and why would you think the upgrade is from 2.3.3? they are not talking about SGS2
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well, the guys from samfirware also announced froyo for sgs and in 24 hours was online ( the betas, not the kies version ). so i'd trust them with the news. all we can do is wait anyways

I wouldn't expect 2.3.4 if SGS2 is not explicitely said, it was not in the line that was expected to get the update.
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The SGS2 is their flagship, of course you will see it updated and most likely before all other phones too

EleCtrOx666 said:
I wouldn't expect 2.3.4 if SGS2 is not explicitely said, it was not in the line that was expected to get the update.
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"new Samsung phones"
I interpret that as SGSII

They supported sgs really well-all the way to gingerbread so i think its a no brainer well get this. Id put money on it well get ice cream early next year too.

sammy555 said:
They supported sgs really well-all the way to gingerbread so i think its a no brainer well get this. Id put money on it well get ice cream early next year too.
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With that agreement with Android, hopefully it'll get faster as well!

which phones are "new" if sgs2 is not?
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great, looking forward to the update. hope the twitter post is legit.

Actually someone asked via Twitter about 2.3.4
@SamFirmware You have more info about 2.3.4 for Samsung?
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Reply:
SamFirmware SamFirmware
@DJ_Tapip this month galaxy s galaxy s II
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I wonder how people like myself who don't use kies, will get the heads up on when the update is available if it's not going to be distributed through OTA. It'd be awesome if it was an OTA update though.
I guess only time will tell.

American Galaxy S Devices To Get Update 2.3.x In Mid-July

http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entr...date-Countries-Release-Status-Updating-Daily-
This article contains exactly whats going on for each country on the gingerbread update, and so far it has been correct for each Gingerbread release. It recently got updated saying the US versions of the Galaxy S devices will receive the update (doesn't specify if its 2.3.3 or 2.3.4) in mid-July. I suggest you bookmark this link to remain updated.
This link IS LEGIT with the release dates BECAUSE:
1. It's been accurate with other the other countries release dates.
2. The official Samsung Galaxy S facebook page said to follow that page for info on when your Galaxy S device will be able to update to Gingerbread.

that was confusing.... it list USA twice? must be talking about the i9000 unlocked in the US... and I'll take this whole thing with a grain of sand considering not a single leak for the the Vibrant has been found.
Not trying to steal the thread, but if T-Mobile doesn't upgrade the Vibrant is that grounds for a free upgrade to SGS 4G? Wonder if that would fly...

The Tech Game said:
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entr...date-Countries-Release-Status-Updating-Daily-
This article contains exactly whats going on for each country on the gingerbread update, and so far it has been correct for each Gingerbread release. It recently got updated saying the US versions of the Galaxy S devices will receive the update (doesn't specify if its 2.3.3 or 2.3.4) in mid-July. I suggest you bookmark this link to remain updated.
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Ugh another person that cant read. It's for the I9000 not our phone. We are not going to get 2.3 they have moved on from us. Just root your phone to 2.3 and move on.

blader3759 said:
Ugh another person that cant read. It's for the I9000 not our phone. We are not going to get 2.3 they have moved on from us. Just root your phone to 2.3 and move on.
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It does say our phone.."USA → Will Start Rolling out in Mid-july (For Branded Versions AT&T - Verizon.. etc)" thats for us.
This is for I9000-"USA → Update Available! (For Unlocked Versions)"

aaronhiep said:
It does say our phone.."USA → Will Start Rolling out in Mid-july (For Branded Versions AT&T - Verizon.. etc)" thats for us.
This is for I9000-"USA → Update Available! (For Unlocked Versions)"
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Yep your right. Looks like I cant read...Sorry OP

our phone is I9000 but branded for T-Mobile
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Ugh another person that cant read. It's for the I9000 not our phone. We are not going to get 2.3 they have moved on from us. Just root your phone to 2.3 and move on.
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USA → Will Start Rolling out in Mid-july (For Branded Versions AT&T - Verizon.. etc)
USA → Update Available! (For Unlocked Versions)
I Think it is very clear,and yes our phone is I9000, but branded for T-Mobile which is listed in the first line
the other one is the I9000 which is not pranded for any of the carriers which is the original galaxy S I9000

I am not the most clever of people, but I tried looking for any info of where that article gets it's information.
Does it list a source of info, or are we just trusting them?
Edit: Side note: +1 button I can use already? Awesome. Or has that always been there for Buzz?

Here's hoping! Thanks, OP!

people people this link is legit, because
1. it always has been accurate with other countries release dates
2. the official Galaxy S facebook page said to follow that page for info on the Gingerbread release dates.
ill include this is the OP.

The Tech Game said:
people people this link is legit, because
1. it always has been accurate with other countries release dates
2. the official Galaxy S facebook page said to follow that page for info on the Gingerbread release dates.
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I don't buy any of the "official Samsung galaxy s facebook pages" to be official. All the Samsung fan pages look the same, except those for the Galaxy S.
Also, just because they have been right (actually, if you look in the comments, they weren't always 100% right) doesn't mean they will always be right.
I am not saying it is not true, I am just saying I think without official word from something better than a link from facebook I am not holding my breath. Would be cool though.

This could also be real since the galaxy s 4g did get a gingerbread leak. Which I'm running right now
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icy56 said:
This could also be real since the galaxy s 4g did get a gingerbread leak. Which I'm running right now
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Yeah, but the plain old Vibrant has not yet. I'm still a bit hopeful since there were no leaks before KB5 made an appearance on Kies. Maybe T-Mobile/Samsung found who was leaking the Vibrant code and put a stop to it.

My 2 cents. If Froyo is an indication of what to expect we will see 2.3.3 which will be a step down from what we've already ported 2.3.4. No US carrier even saw a 2.2.1 build and the rest of the world had that just weeks after we got 2.2.
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as long as it happens thats all i care about. having a possibility of a fully working gb rom would be nice

double post

Still no love for Vibrant.

i'd be so excited if this came true. i'm so sick of buggy roms, modems, and kernels >_<

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This could also be real since the galaxy s 4g did get a gingerbread leak. Which I'm running right now
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Wasn't that leak just a modified i9000 build by Samfirware made to work with the Galaxy S 4G?

XPLANE9 said:
Wasn't that leak just a modified i9000 build by Samfirware made to work with the Galaxy S 4G?
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Really? So samfirmware took the time and modified the rom to work for the 4g? Or maybe because there really is an actual leak released by samsung? I don't get it.. Seems possible though, how nice of samfirmware! Lol

Hmm...i don't know if believe this or not.