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Samsung breaks the world record for selling most Android phones because of Galaxy S

[News]10 million Galaxy S phones sold worldwide
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/samsung-reaches-goal-10-million-galaxy-s-phones-sold-worldwide/
Samsung reaches goal: 10 million Galaxy S phones sold worldwide
Can't say we're surprised -- after all, last time we checked in the tally was hovering around 9.3 million -- but now Samsung has officially met its goal of 10 million Galaxy S phones sold around the globe. That's less than seven months since the device first hit the market, which by Sammy's fuzzy math averages to about one unit for every two seconds it's been on sale. According to Samsung Tomorrow, North America contributed the most with 4 million in sales, followed by Europe at 2.5 million. Let there be cake, and once that's over, let there be progress on those Froyo updates.
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Superlike!!!

Prasad007 said:
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This phone rocks for sure man!

Galaxy S Powwa! This a really great phone though.

make it 10 million and 1
its avery nice phone

They actually only sold 2.5m but they count the three replacements everyone's had so far

Haha, there is no replacement counting, just pure new Galaxy S handsets which were in the count.

Good for them, I will never buy another after my experience with the Bell Vibrant. Pretty sure I am not alone either.. And since the US users are getting pissed still waiting for 2.2 on all their Galaxy S phones I doubt many of them will either. Enjoy it while it lasts Samsuck.

xZeDgEx said:
Good for them, I will never buy another. And since all the US users are getting pissed waiting for 2.2 on all their Galaxy S phones I doubt many of them will either. Enjoy it while it lasts Samsuck.
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Just use a custom ROM like Darky's and you'll never look back... The phone is amazing.... just not for the faint hearted.

Mine is running darkys rom and is unbelievable !!! The best phone i ever owned im really pleased i ditched the illfated Xperia X10 .......rock on samsung

zipolly said:
Mine is running darkys rom and is unbelievable !!! The best phone i ever owned im really pleased i ditched the illfated Xperia X10 .......rock on samsung
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for sure it's an amazing phone, yeah custom roms defenitely makes it an invulnerable gadget in a sense of reliability.

There is a link in the article about the Galaxy S2. That looks nice, 4.5" Super AMOLED 2, 1.2GHz dual core, yippee.

great fone but were is my OFFICIAL FROYO ...i am a vibrant user and using a Rom to enjoy my FROYO ROM NEROv2

SheerazRaza said:
for sure it's an amazing phone, yeah custom roms defenitely makes it an invulnerable gadget in a sense of reliability.
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Except that custom or stock, a lot of the Canadian phones are tanking.

So thats 10 million people who have crappy gps on their phones. Im surprised the gps news isnt as big as it should be.
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Neffstarr said:
great fone but were is my OFFICIAL FROYO ...i am a vibrant user and using a Rom to enjoy my FROYO ROM NEROv2
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It was more important for them to sell 10m phones than give us froyo lol.....

While I hate to be devils advocate, I bet a fair few of these were DOA's (at least 10-15%) and they would have accounted for these in sales numbers for sure.
So technically speaking, approx 8.5million would be in the hands of users..
Out of interest, I wonder if the DOA rate was higher-lower than the iphone 4's rates??

cheetah2k said:
While I hate to be devils advocate, I bet a fair few of these were DOA's (at least 10-15%) and they would have accounted for these in sales numbers for sure.
So technically speaking, approx 8.5million would be in the hands of users..
Out of interest, I wonder if the DOA rate was higher-lower than the iphone 4's rates??
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I saw a report a few weeks back that stated something along the lines of (don't quote me on this):
- iPhone had amongst the lowest direct failure rate (e.g. internal memory decides to fail).
- iPhone had amongst the highest indirect failure rate (e.g. you drop the phone and it shatters). Other phones held up much better in these scenarios.

w98seeng said:
There is a link in the article about the Galaxy S2. That looks nice, 4.5" Super AMOLED 2, 1.2GHz dual core, yippee.
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I'll consider it as a rumor, until I see it with my unholy eye.

SheerazRaza said:
I'll consider it as a rumor, until I see it with my unholy eye.
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Seems real.. I mean with both a 4.3" and 4.5" screen. Nice.

Galaxy S 4G/Vibrant Plus tops 4G speed tests

Guys,
Seems like Tmobile's advertised 4G network is really fast and Samsung hardware has proven better than the competition:
Original source...
http://phandroid.com/2011/02/10/4g-speed-tests-show-samsung-galaxy-s-4g-as-winner/
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original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948139

The link you posted is not related to the news link I posted...

anthonys2r said:
original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948139
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try reading the title, and maybe even the post before saying random things
on topic:
Yea i guess tmobile has a good server... the Galaxy s 4G... hmm
can we take its radio and put it in ours?

xriderx66 said:
try reading the title, and maybe even the post before saying random things
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Yea i guess tmobile has a good server... the Galaxy s 4G... hmm
can we take its radio and put it in ours?
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maybe...but the radio wont account for the hardware difference between the two (new modem hardware in 4g)

Screw data - how's the GPS performance?
-bZj
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xriderx66 said:
try reading the title, and maybe even the post before saying random things
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Yea i guess tmobile has a good server... the Galaxy s 4G... hmm
can we take its radio and put it in ours?
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That is what I'm going to find out when it comes out. I've heard rumors that all of 4G's hardware is all similar to the Vibe...
Cant wait to tinker that bad boy
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shehrammajid said:
maybe...but the radio wont account for the hardware difference between the two (new modem hardware in 4g)
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From what I gather, thats all what's needed, just that modem... Correct me if I'm wrong, though.
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This hardly matters given T-mobile's poor 3G coverage compared to practically every competing major carrier in the US.
It's sort of like the Evo/Epic 4G. Yea, 4G was nice but it's not like I'll have it anytime soon. I'm waiting for Verizon and/or AT&T to launch LTE, or maybe go back to AT&T and get an HSPA+ device. All I need is about 1.5 mbps consistent download speeds and I'm more than happy, TBQH. It's just a phone.

They should make their coverrage better.
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iynfynity said:
They should make their coverrage better.
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Genius.
I get 3g.
Barely

N8ter said:
This hardly matters given T-mobile's poor 3G coverage compared to practically every competing major carrier in the US.
It's sort of like the Evo/Epic 4G. Yea, 4G was nice but it's not like I'll have it anytime soon. I'm waiting for Verizon and/or AT&T to launch LTE, or maybe go back to AT&T and get an HSPA+ device. All I need is about 1.5 mbps consistent download speeds and I'm more than happy, TBQH. It's just a phone.
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Yawn.
Lookie who's back to threadcrapping.

OK I get the want for 4g. I dont see the point in buying a phone with close to the same specs when we have such decent phones around the corner.

Galaxy s 4g is not worth the upgrade for a 2-3 seconds faster page loads. I will hold onto my Vibrant and my soon to be HD2 until the tegra 3 arrives next year.

"To Receive, or Not To Receive (Gingerbread), That is the question"

So i stumbled upon this, just thought I'd share it with my fellow XDA'ers!
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AtROtg3duDfzdDFnc0psekh3SEk1aXhHU1lham9pQ0E&hl=en#gid=6

Your link isn't working........
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its working for me...
Here ya go...just added it as an attachment

Cool spreadsheet bro

Nicee, I say that we'll get a update by end of April. Just a gut a feeling

Nice spreadsheet you whipped up there.

Thank you for bringing this to us.
My only concern is that I do not see Epic 4G listed in that list. Yes, the Galaxy S is but as we all know, Samsung doesn't seem to consider the Epic a true Galaxy S phone (based on previous articles excepting the Epic numerous times when referring to Galaxy S). Until I see "Epic 4G", I'm assuming the only chance I'll get to see Gingerbread is through CM7.

othan1 said:
Thank you for bringing this to us.
My only concern is that I do not see Epic 4G listed in that list. Yes, the Galaxy S is but as we all know, Samsung doesn't seem to consider the Epic a true Galaxy S phone (based on previous articles excepting the Epic numerous times when referring to Galaxy S). Until I see "Epic 4G", I'm assuming the only chance I'll get to see Gingerbread is through CM7.
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I see Galaxy S on the back of my phone. If Samsung offers the update and Sprint declines, that is one thing. But to not develop a ROM at all? I'll be upset.

It also does not distinguish whether its CDMA or not

sorry guys, guess I should have been a little more clear.
I did not create this spreadsheet, "I stumbled upon this" through an article posted on the NBCbayarea blog (here is the link):
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/press-here/Have-Android-Gingerbread-Check-With-Your-Manufacturer-119735574.html
and yes, you're right..this spreadhsheet does not specifically indicate "Samsung Epic 4G", we can only hope that they are generalizing all Galaxy S phones!
sorry for the confusion everyone...
if the link doesn't work just copy and paste:
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/pre...d-Check-With-Your-Manufacturer-119735574.html

The way it has worked in the past is that the non US version (base version GT-I9000) gets the update first. In fact that's the phone for the GB version that already leaked. It is plausible that that version could get the release later this month, but what ever the case expect at least 3 months after that before we see any official US versions.

Isn't the Nexus S 4g going to be closer hardware to the Epic than the GT-I9000? Won't that port be quicker?
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Who cares.
Once we have CM7 we'll have GB.
I'd rather they spend their time fixing the modem and whatever issues remain (slower data speeds, GPS issues, etc).
GPS is a lot better than it was in DI18, but every once in a while I'll turn on GPS and fire up Google Maps and it won't get a lock. Then I have to back out of Google Maps and go back in. Annoying when you're in the car in the middle of traffic and you have to figure out why GPS isn't working.

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Kudos to the dev team, but one half functioning version of GB is no more useful than the half functioning one that Samsung has yet to release.
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bjhill2112 said:
The way it has worked in the past is that the non US version (base version GT-I9000) gets the update first. In fact that's the phone for the GB version that already leaked. It is plausible that that version could get the release later this month, but what ever the case expect at least 3 months after that before we see any official US versions.
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And usually when Samsung says Galaxy S, what they mean is the GT-I9000 and not the others. You'll know they mean the rest of us when they start saying "Galaxy S devices."

Eh...their sources are random blogs across the web. Nothing definitely. Its a cool spreadsheet to look at and speculate from...but definitely not something we should bet on.

iphone possibly coming to Sprint....umm, who's gonna leave Android for this?

Check this out....
http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/13/next-...nt-and-t-mobile-compatibility-analyst-claims/

There's no doubt that the iPhone will have to come to Sprint in order to compete in the market. (Wait I take that back, unless the FCC allows the destruction of the market)

I most definitely, will not.

I would go back to cans and string before buying anything made by Crapple.

It would be good for my wife. Needs something simple for basic things like taking pics, videos, music, phone calls, etc.

ro_bro said:
It would be good for my wife. Needs something simple for basic things like taking pics, videos, music, phone calls, etc.
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I agree with you. I would get it for my wife as well. She has an Optimus S now which is her first Android device and she's still figuring out to work it after having it for 3-4 months. her phone is basically stock...smh lol.
She was in love with the iphone 3Gs but I convinced her to switch to Sprint so that I could get the Nexus S 4G and possibly the Evo 3D...lol.
But yeah, I'm definitely not getting an iphone.

I MOST DEFINITELY will be switching. Without I doubt in my mind. I went from G1 > iPhone. The only reason I switched to sprint is because of the employee discount. It would feel good to go back home...
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If they add LTE to the version coming out later this year with a bigger screen ill definitely consider getting one. **** loyalty to a brand I like my phone to work.

This makes sense and it will be interesting to see how this Android v Apple battle plays out when the iPhone is available on every major US carrier. I had an iPhone in the past and while its a fantastic device, its not the phone for me. My wife may be interested though...

It would have to have a 4"+ screen and android being boot locked and watered down for me to consider it.

Wouldn't even consider it without a 4"+ screen.
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Most definitely not ...good to c sprint getting more options though they need to survive love their prices
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Not really worth. I've seen iPhones. And I've talked to people with what our phones can comparatively. And well, androids open source comes out in the lead
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Ugh. With ATT taking Tmobile prisoner, Sprint was the last refuge from the icreeps . Just walking into a store knowing that crap is in there makes me want to puke.

liverstealerJobs said:
Ugh. With ATT taking Tmobile prisoner, Sprint was the last refuge from the icreeps . Just walking into a store knowing that crap is in there makes me want to puke.
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And having a clueless salesman try to sell you an iPhone over your "droid phone"

With a bigger screen I'd consider it, I have no loyalty to Android.

Can you say not me not ever?
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My oldest daughter would die and have to have one, no problem if she buys it on her next upgrade. Wifey might like one too. Im all for the product selection. I'll be staying with Android personally.
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edit double post. Find my post on the next page.

Samsung GalaxySII models for AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint break cover

First off I feel this warranted a new thread altho we have some very similar.
But this provides more solid info that what I saw we currently have.
Merge if needed.
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So while we reported yesterday that the Samsung Galaxy S II won’t be heading to Verizon, the silver lining comes in the fact that the three other major wireless carriers will indeed be getting their own models. So, the big question regarding whether or not Samsung would take the previous path in releasing these new models, in creating different looking devices for each carrier has been the question since the beginning. Thanks to Pocketnow, we can finally say that we (may) know what the handsets will look like.
There isn’t a lot of information going around here. In fact, where the above image came from is anyone’s guess. And because of that, we may want to take the above leak with the normal amount of salt on hand. We’re not sure if these are the final devices for each carrier, but we imagine that it’s certainly possible. So stay tuned, as Samsung’s event is just around the corner and we’ll have all the details we could ever want (hopefully).
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http://www.droiddog.com/android-blo...dels-for-att-t-mobile-and-sprint-break-cover/
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cool ****.
still waiting for a ketboard

austin420 said:
cool ****.
still waiting for a ketboard
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+1
Keyboard (a good one, not some PoS without a dedicated number line) is make or break for me. That's why I chose the epic over the other decent phones w/keyboards out there to begin with.

tigerknight said:
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Keyboard (a good one, not some PoS without a dedicated number line) is make or break for me. That's why I chose the epic over the other decent phones w/keyboards out there to begin with.
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It won't have a keyboard unfortunately
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When I was at Sprint the other day, they told me the Epic 2 with a keyboard, is coming out in December. I can't wait!
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How much $??? idk if u should wait for nexus prime...

Thank god no keyboard. Hopefully for the rest of you they make another version but I'm sick if the extra heft of the epic
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deano0714 said:
How much $??? idk if u should wait for nexus prime...
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Sprint usually keeps the premium phones around the $199 mark, so I wouldn't expect this to be any different. No price has been announced, but I would expect that price point, but certainly nothing higher than $249.
Me personally, I'm waiting for details on the Nexus Prime to do anything. By then, the Epic will have GB and other goodies to go with it, and the SGS2 will already have ROMs etc associated with it. I have to rely on my phone quite a bit for business, so I'm not too eager to be an early adopter. I want to ensure all the small kinks and quirks with the SGS2 are worked out before I jump on it.

Nice to see confirmation of the design in the previously-shown pic that we assumed was Sprint. Looks like a solid design. I'm going to have a real problem deciding between this and waiting for a Sprint Nexus Prime variant.
Also, thanks for citing your source instead of merely ripping off an entire article as your own.

When the SGS1 EPIC came out it was $249 and then after the 2011 the price dropped. I hope they start out at $199 cause im just gonna add a 3rd line to my account to buy the SGS2 and give my son a phone! My wife will be taking my EPIC...