Have a read http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/...bring/?utm_source=engadget&utm_medium=twitter
are they just updating to froyo? (probably not huh? since its available from settings) , do some units ship with froyo out of the box?
maybe gingerbread.. if not, maybe it's that honeycomb rumor we heard about 3 weeks ago.
Imagine Dell now advertising this thing as shipping with 3.0 !
Dell is working on an update based on DJ_Steve's StreakDroid.
Given that the article mentions the update having nothing to do with Android, don't count on it.
<speculation>They're retooling the internal MicroSD so that it can't be removed.</speculation>
And the Rumour Mill will go on and on it will do our heads in and in the end dell will do nothing
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Hallo! i have heard allot of rumours that legend won't be getting froyo
is it true?
like you said they are rumours.
just wait. think there will soon be more info from htc when the first 2.2 phones are released.
the rumours are indeed very iffy
I honestly just posted an entire rant last night about this, allow me to quote myself...
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Well I've heard multiple times before this that customer service reps from htc have also confirmed the update to froyo for the legend. The most recent being an email from a customer service rep stating that the user fear not about his flash playing troubles because android 2.2 and incidentally flash 10.1 would be released for the htc legend within the next 2 weeks.
Follow this up by the recent release of flash 10.1 for android 2.2 and the release of the android 2.2 source code being released today the statement of "within the next 2 weeks" seem to be exactly what is happening. Not only is android 2.2 pretty much here but will be available sooner rather then later. To add further flame to the fire htc repeatedly said android 2.2 will be supported by almost all 2010 devices and with the desire being more widely available and more powerful it is more likely to be put in with definite android 2.2 compatible even though the desire and legend get almost always get updates at the same time.
The most likely reason the statement was pulled? Well it must simply be due to google not publishing the source code yet, thus letting people essentially know froyo is ready.
Htc most certainly can't pull the plug on 2.2 before google itself does. But! Now that it has published final froyo source code it is 99.9% done and is most likely waiting to be uploaded to the server.
My uneducated guess is that we'll see froyo on the legend by mid july at the latest.
Also not sure if anyone thought of this, but bell (and indirectly virgin mobile canada) are not stupid companies. They are introducing a new android phone and thus throwing massive amounts of ad $ and marketing into it, from both bell/virgin AND htc itself. Remember this is virgins FIRST android set and bells 4th or 5th, they would most likely have talked to htc to make sure the device is upgradeable to the newest android. They just started selling it, they aren't going to allow it to be out dated within the month its released! If the did it would be a waste on advertising and a waste of introducing a new phone.
That's just my 2 cents, but it seems very logical to me, how about you?
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Soo yeah that's my 2 cents, but it seems reasonable if you ask me.
Aaaand lastly, there's a guy currently working on porting froyo over and you can follow it at this thread in the forum, here's the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709078
Just to throw some fuel in the fire, check out this link
The Flash Player 10.1 can be availed as a final production release for smartphones and tablets as soon as users can upgrade to Android 2.2 “Froyo”. Handsets which are anticipated to support “Froyo” and Flash Player 10.1 include Google Nexus One, HTC Evo, HTC Desire, HTC Incredible, Dell Streak, Samsung Galaxy S, DROID by Motorola, Motorola Milestone and more.
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Adobe didn't state HTC Legend on their supported devices list...could this mean no 2.2 for Legend? or Is HTC dumbing down 2.2 for Legend as they did with 2.1?
If 2.2 is dumbed down for Legend, it better have WiFi hotspot as a stock 2.2 rom would have, or I am going to be one pissed off long legged puerto rican!
Do we know for a fact 2.2 is coming to the already sold Dell Streaks and not just the ones sold after the update?
Hi cirian75
Yes Dell stated before the Streak even started being sold that it would be getting an OTA direct from Dell to 2.2 in September. There is no way they would just put it on new Streaks and not upgrade those already sold especially as they will only be a few months old.
Marc
cool, just gotta track one down now for not stupid money.
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Hi cirian75
Yes Dell stated before the Streak even started being sold that it would be getting an OTA direct from Dell to 2.2 in September. There is no way they would just put it on new Streaks and not upgrade those already sold especially as they will only be a few months old.
Marc
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Like Dogmann said they don't like to Affect there image specially at the moment of the launch of the new tablets running Android OS with 7,10 & 11.5 in screens.
Yup you have to remember that the Streak is Dell's flagship smartphone.
They have an entire ecosystem of tablets coming out all based on android.
To screw up and not put 2.X on the phones is not in their best interests.
on one of Dell's blogs (direct2dell) its been mentioned a number of times about an OTA froyo, even just a week ago about Dell and Adobe Flash
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-b...0/06/23/dell-and-adobe-flash-player-10-1.aspx
As I mentioned in my Streak post, when the Froyo upate comes to it later this year, it too will have Flash capability.
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We'll utilize that flexibility via over-the-air updates for platform upgrades, Adobe Flash 10.1 on Android 2.2 later this year, plus other enhancements like video chat applications and more.
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Don't hold your breath for a September release; if it happens this great but prepare yourself for a Oct/Nov release so then they are can start working on update the Streak to Android 3.0 by Dec/Jan
can someone tell me has the streak go 512mb of ram program memory? i know it has a 512mb rom chip and 2gb flash storage what about ram some say 256mb some say 510mb whats the truth? if its going to able to run gingerbread 3.0 min spec is 512mb.
Yes 512MB, but like all such androids right now only 399/408 is usable to apps. I think its a software thing, so if we get gingerbread all 512 will be there in some form.
This is awesome so we know that the dell steak will capable of handing gigerbread man thingy majig.
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Do we know for a fact 2.2 is coming to the already sold Dell Streaks and not just the ones sold after the update?
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I don't know when the next update is but I read they would have the "Gingerbread" update on the first of January... that is a lifetime away .. What would 2.2 give me that 1.6 won't? Came with 1.6 BTW .. I had Nexus One and I don't see any difference really. Maybe I am just not that well informed, plus I have only had this less than 24 hours .. Comes unlocked to ATT and T-Mobile. [those are the 2 cards I tried.]
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I don't know when the next update is but I read they would have the "Gingerbread" update on the first of January... that is a lifetime away .. What would 2.2 give me that 1.6 won't? Came with 1.6 BTW .. I had Nexus One and I don't see any difference really. Maybe I am just not that well informed, plus I have only had this less than 24 hours .. Comes unlocked to ATT and T-Mobile. [those are the 2 cards I tried.]
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2.2 is faster, more stable and supports flash. Plus its newer which of course = cooler.
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I don't know when the next update is but I read they would have the "Gingerbread" update on the first of January... that is a lifetime away .. What would 2.2 give me that 1.6 won't? Came with 1.6 BTW .. I had Nexus One and I don't see any difference really. Maybe I am just not that well informed, plus I have only had this less than 24 hours .. Comes unlocked to ATT and T-Mobile. [those are the 2 cards I tried.]
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Do you live in the us? It's not even out here yet...
2.2 is much better than 1.6 in many ways. Wifi hotspot, voice text entry to name a few!
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Hi shEEEsh
Well 2.2 really is a major leap forward compared to 1.6 to 2.1 it is far more then just a few added apps or UI enhancements one of the main improvements is the Jit compiler i think that's the correct term. Anyway when they added 2.2 to the Nexus One with all the enhancements it brings performance improved by something like 200-500% which anyway you look at it is huge. The difference between 1.6 with the customised Dell UI and apps is hardly noticeable when compared to 2.1 the same won't be true once we get 2.2 and i just hope it comes early September or even earlier via Custom Roms.
Marc
... not to mention internet shaing via wi-fi tethering (without having to root and install an app) and USB. That, plus flash and the performance enhancements makes me very much look forward to 2.2!
Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.2 FroYo upgrade launched
Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 5 Nov 2010
Android 2.2 update to finally hit the Samsung Galaxy S
After months of waiting owners of the formidable Samsung Galaxy S Android handset will today be able to update their devices to run the latest incarnation of the Google mobile OS, Android 2.2, FroYo.
The flagship Samsung handset became a major player in the smartphone market following its launch back in July but has remained devoid of the OS upgrade despite FroYo landing on a number of its closest competitors.
Related links
* Samsung Galaxy S review
* Samsung Galaxy S vs. HTC DesireAndroid 2.2 FroYo review: First impressions
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“Froyo starts rolling out today; everyone will have it by the end of Nov. To prepare, get the latest version of Kies.” announced Samsung UK via its official Twitter feed earlier today. Kies is Samsung’s proprietary upgrading solution needed to update the handset’s software.
The 4-inch mobile powerhouse will add a host of new features to its already hefty arsenal with the upgrade to Android version 2.2 including the coveted full Flash support and device tethering. Google Maps GPS navigation and voice guidance will also land on the 1GHz processor, 5-megapixel camera touting iPhone challenger.
Elsewhere in the land of Google mobile operating system, the imminent arrival of version 2.3 of the hugely popular software, dubbed Gingerbread, appears closer than ever as latest reports and rumours peg the Android update to make its way to developers in SDK form as early as next week, November 11th.
Have you got a Samsung Galaxy S that is in need of a FroYo boost? Share your thoughts on the Galaxy bound Android update with us via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds and stay tuned to T3.com for all the latest on the Gingerbread arrival.
Let me spare you the torrent of flaming you will get.
That does NOT apply to the US Vibrant, it is for the UK market. Yes, it means that we will eventually get it, probably by the end of the year.
There's already like 3 threads about it, plus this is not for US.
“Froyo starts rolling out today; everyone will have it by the end of Nov. To prepare, get the latest version of Kies.” announced Samsung UK via its official Twitter feed earlier today. Kies is Samsung’s proprietary upgrading solution needed to update the handset’s software.
Edit: KerryG beat me to it
end of year 2011?
Could not resist
The * is you
too funny
Unbelievable that people still completely misunderstand this and continue to botch it.
Please lock yet another one of these up.
People, please improve your reading comprehension!
Why is ppl keep posting these thing when it never say anything about us version?
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why do people keep going into threads to post complaints? Don't you know it keeps the thread alive? Or is it ok as long as you have a first 5 post flaming the OP?
All you want to be mods please go hide in whatever corner you came from. Let real mods do the work. Posting "Please lock his thread" doesn't actually lock the thread.
Also the OP NEVER said we are now getting it on our vibrants. He just posted a story...
Back to topic. Was it EVER said anywhere that the US Galaxy S series would get froyo? I know this was assumed because Samsung said the Galaxy S would get it, but I wouldn't doubt them changing their tune now.
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Also the OP NEVER said we are now getting it on our vibrants. He just posted a story...
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We are in a VIBRANT forum.
I don't mind that Samsung is taking their time to release Froyo for the Vibrant.
Now if it ****ing SUCKS on the Vibrant after they release it, I'm a gonna be mad.
In before the lock.
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We are in a VIBRANT forum.
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yes and the vibrant is a variant of the galaxy s so your point is? you still didn't read the entire op and flamed just to flame.
going back to topic, that still doesn't mean we are getting it on our vibrants. see how I said it without calling someone retarded, idiot, etc? More people need to start trying to do that.
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yes and the vibrant is a variant of the galaxy s so your point is? you still didn't read the entire op and flamed just to flame.
going back to topic, that still doesn't mean we are getting it on our vibrants. see how I said it without calling someone retarded, idiot, etc? More people need to start trying to do that.
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I agree...
I'm not sure what happened with the exclusivity of the Android community but I swear people have become more and more abrasive and impatient within the last year.
I remember how peaceful and progressive the G1 forums were since the days of 1.1 - 2.0.
Now it's I WANT MY ****ING FROYO!!! FIX THIS DEVS!!! YOU ALL SUCK!!! YOUR MOMMA WEARS SNOW BOOTS!!!! AAAAAAAAHHH MY LIFE IS HELL!!!!!
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...YOUR MOMMA WEARS SNOW BOOTS!!!! ...
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Well that's just practical, it gets really cold outside sometimes.
Isn't it a news of some interest for us Vibrant owners that UK is getting Froyo for Galaxy S? Sure it is....that is because Vibrant is a Samsung Galaxy S series phone and an official roll out in UK means Samsung has Froyo working well for Galaxy S phones at this time and it means US is going to get Froyo soon.
OP didnt say Vibrant is getting Froyo on so and so date, like a bunch of BS threads in the past.
After no rom leaks in the past few weeks after JPY I am starting to wonder will Samsung update our phones to gingerbread or leave us behind when Galaxy S 2 phone is announced next Month. I know gingerbread was just announced but usually roms leak out from Samsung regularly most probably so they can beta test
but no new roms is giving me bad vibes
i was thinking the same thing.. only new roms coming out (leaks) are 2.2 not even 2.2.1 ... i would think if they were working on gingerbread we should have seen a leaked rom by now. i have a feeling they are dumping for newer phones.
We wont get Ginger bread if we where samsung would have announced it by now to sell more phones
We will get it.
SGS will get Gingerbread ... Comfirmed by Samsung Mobile India on Twitter Account.
I do remember reading somewhere that Samsung claimed we'd be getting Gingerbread via twitter, if that's anything to go by... Q1 2011 was the 'expected' arrival for it too though I thought? :S like gingerbread isn't just a revision, such as 2.2 –> 2.2.1, its a whole buildbuild upgrade which may require more effort than expected (even supercurio and the cm team haven't made any significant galaxy s gingerbread improvements lately besides their initial work).
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SGS will get Gingerbread ... Comfirmed by Samsung Mobile India on Twitter Account.
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They said Ginger beard not Ginger bread and why have the twitter answers been removed samsung would have properly announced it to sell more phones bit they haven't
At a guess yes and a probable for 3 but that will depend upon hardware .
jje
It Samsung wants to stay in this fight ... than they have to...It make no sense to release Galaxy S 2 and not providing 2.3 to 10 milions SGS Owner .... That would be wrong decision from my point of view...
i dont think, ppl will simply move to SGS2 for the sake of 2.3
seems likely to get 2.3 at this point, but it will take some time - they might also have killed some "leakers", we didn't get newer 2.2.1 builds either..
I don't care much for gingerbread i just want now a perfect 2.2.1 rom from samsung with no lag and gps like JM9.
I got the feeling we will , 10 million sold. Would be bad for their name not releasing. But also , i wouldnt be suprised if they dont release it.
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Samsung has told Pocket-lint that it is unsure whether the latest version of Android, version 2.3, will be coming to the Samsung Galaxy S, following the announcement that its new flagship phone, the Samsung Nexus S, will be packing the new operating system when it launches later this month.
Rather than simply telling us whether it is or it isn’t, Samsung has told us:
“In case a new version of Android operating system is publicly announced and released, Samsung will review the possibility of implementation of such new version to the existing Samsung products with Android operating system (“Update”).
"Such a review will be based on various factors including, without limitation, the overall effect of such Update to Samsung products, the system requirements, the structural limitations, and the level of cooperation from the component suppliers and the software licensors”.
8 December 2010 13:24 GMT
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http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/37199/samsung-galaxy-s-android-update
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If the SGS brand doesn't get Android 2.3, expect a large noise from the 10 Million customers that will be outraged that a 6 month old phone is no longer supported.
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http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/37199/samsung-galaxy-s-android-update
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to me that means if we bring a better phone out called galaxy s2 we will not update the galaxy s because the new phone will all ready have the update installed so we can rip more people off
just found this online and it doesnt look good......... JK Shin, president of Samsung Mobile, has now gone on record saying that we'll get a new Galaxy S device at Mobile World Congress in February that'll feature Gingerbread, a dual-core processor
I _would_ be upset if there was no update after the initial Froyo - knowing that a lot better is available. Especially knowiing it would affect 10 million customers.
2.2.1 or 2.3 would not matter too much. It doesn't seem 2.3 offers a lot compared to 2.2. And perhaps the ext4-basedness of the Nexus S is problematic, for example for mass storage support.
It seems Samsung is pretty good at offering features of the next version in a previous incarnation. My 2.1 had the wifi AP - which belonged to 2.2.
Let's hope for some support. My primary hope would be lag fixes and after that ongoing security support.
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I don't care much for gingerbread i just want now a perfect 2.2.1 rom from samsung with no lag and gps like JM9.
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I agree I dont like the new notification icons for 2.3. so happy with 2.2.1 with lagfix and oc.
But if we think about this 2.2.1 gave us a ota update feature.
would they really put this into the phone ( I can image it took a dev some time to get this to work for 10 million phones) if they had no intention of updating?!?!?!?1
Short: YES.
I'm pretty certain we'll see gingerbread..although it'll probably be a bit of a wait.
Now whether or not we ever see icecream....
That's probably a pipedream....
Well...maybe we won't get it officially..
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Please, please keep up. The new Galaxy S x2 will be announced on the 13th of Feb and for those who keep on about 2.3 see below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrAjgYDx7yU&feature=player_embedded
Not keeping my hopes up that we will get 2.3, if we do its an added bonus. The next galaxy S is just a couple of months away from release so Sammy might make that a selling point..
http://androidcommunity.com/galaxy-s-android-2-3-gingerbread-update-imminent-20110225/
They are stating that a March release for GB is happening. I started reading more and more into it(German translators suck BTW) and it seems that the consencous is that the GB build on the Nexus S has been ported(due to similar hardware) to the Galaxy S line and will be ready for launch in March. Now this seems to be the I9000 only as no mention on any of the 15 blogs that I looked at stated the US variants.
So if this is true and given the time frame for the I9000 update to Froyo to when the US variants received it(or haven't) then we could see it around Thanksgiving
Of course this is all based on whether the info presented is legit and not some crappy, my cousins brother in law's uncle heard from and airline stewardess that.....
I say we go through the froyo release structure again. Either using the I9000 kernel or leaks that come out piece by piece, till we get 6 months out of the official release of GB.
Don't care with CM7 being worked on / in release.
LOL I'll believe it when I see it.