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As you probably know last Month that Samsung pulled-out the froyo Update files of the Samsung Galaxy S from its servers due to Many System Bugs that Made the Android froyo unstable and laggy. And Samsung UK confirmed on its twitter Status that the Froyo Update is Coming on November on its Final Version and to All Network operators and No More Delays...No More pulling-out!!
We Got Some Information that the Release Date of the Galaxy S Froyo update for USA Carriers and UK Carriers is somewhere around 11th November,2010 as a FINAL Release Date. Worldwide release will follow in few days after the Official Release of the Froyo ROM for Samsung Galaxy S, which Means that All Galaxy S users Worldwide (Include Middle-East and Arab gulf users) will get the update on November along with UK,USA Carriers too.
Froyo rolling out in UK Nov 4
So The Update is Coming Finally and NO More Delays AT ALL... More Stable... More Smoother, its a matter of time right Now. As I always say "Waiting for the froyo to come-out, better than waiting for it to load!".
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/Galaxy-S-Getting-Froyo-on-11-November-Final-Date-
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Regards,
The Samsung Galaxy S Team.
Hmm. My read of the actual text that Samsung sent out is not actually any different than it was a week or so ago: the i9000 will probably have 2.2 sometime before the end of the month, along with the rest of the UK/Europe. I really don't see anything in the "official" Samsung notice that indicates Verizon, or any other US carrier.
However, since the blog posts cite "Some information" for "somewhere around 11th, November as a FINAL release date" (How's that for ambiguous, "somewhere around", but it's also "FINAL"...), I'll be guardedly optimistic.
Make that HEAVILY GUARDEDLY optimistic...
Verizon will decide when its released, not Samsung.
it says late in November for the carrier branded versions
adrynalyne said:
Verizon will decide when its released, not Samsung.
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....Bingo!
/sigh
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I don't care. Wait before you flame, please...
I spent the last year with an Omnia, and I tried every possible rom on it until I found the one I liked/could put up with the missing features. It wasn't perfect, but I knew that a sweet android phone was in my upgrade future so I dealt. WinMo has it's flaws, but you can't fault the dev community for everything they did to make an ok device better.
Now here I sit swyping on arguably the best hardware on the market (other Galaxy S offerings aside...) and I have to say I really like it.
Voodoo-ed, de-binged, de-odexed, and de-TouchWizzed is way easier than trying a dozen roms on a weekend and adding .cabs from 100 websites to come up with a phone that still half the time didn't know where my finger was trying to press!
What does FroYo have to offer? Apps that run off the SD card? Flash? Minor, although it is a bit frustrating that by the time we get it, it will just about be time for gingerbread.
Guess I'm trying to say, the best stuff about froyo is going to get too us sooner or later whether VZW or Samsung give it to us or the very talented dev community here makes it happen. News that comes from them isn't why I log in here.
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adrynalyne; said:
Verizon will decide when its released, not Samsung.
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Just trying to give some legit info for a change... A lot of wet noodles.
Ok so I was told 2.2 would be released the other day.... and YES I used the word NINJA. ... I was wrong. But do we gotta keep mentioning NINJAS? ? Hahahahahahaha : )
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No ninja source? I have my doubts about this info...
As for Froyo, I am excited to have flash, but beyond that, voodoo seems to meet my needs. Sure, you can't get rid of voodoo without performing a animal sacrifice, but it does make my phone smooth and sexy.
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Just trying to give some legit info for a change... A lot of wet noodles.
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Sorry man, I wasn't trying to pee in your cornflakes, it's just that I have more faith in devs than VZW & Samsung to get us what we want.
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I don't know about you but I am waiting for my navigation to be fixed. Not to worried about the little extras but the major fixes that are, major.
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Quoted from original post 'No More pulling-out!!' That's what she said! Ha Ha...
I'm sorry I couldn't help it. I wont do it again I swear.
Honestly I can't wait to see what magic the dev community creates with Froyo and the Fascinate. My thanks to all of you!!!
Hopefully what happened with all the Droid 1 releases is what will happen here:
Motorola (in this case Samsung) readies a build, gives it to VZW for testing.
VZW takes forever testing it, and either rejects or preps it for release.
The "hopefully" part is that, hopefully, in the meantime, the file gets leaked from the Samsung end and into our hands.
Not trying to be pessimistic, but if that first file didn't leak, Im doubtful that this one will leak early either
If Verizon decides to sit on the release at least we have US Cellular as a backup. In fact it seems like US Cellular does not waste their time with carrier customizations so they might just push it out the same day they get it from Samsung.
I used to be a US Cellular customer, my wife still is, they will not get in any hurry, I would not count on them for anything.
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If Verizon decides to sit on the release at least we have US Cellular as a backup. In fact it seems like US Cellular does not waste their time with carrier customizations so they might just push it out the same day they get it from Samsung.
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You missed the point of the post bud.
Verizon, or any carrier, does NO customizations, they have NO development (read: coding) teams. They don't alter the file they receive from the OEM (in this case Samsung) in ANY WAY. The bloatware you see comes with the build straight out of Samsung's repository, with the specs that Verizon requested. They take their sweet time for a multitude of reasons, and somewhere in that timeframe its held up for internal testing. Each carrier is different, but Verizon is notorious for being an extensive tester, and rejecting builds pretty often.
Bloatware that Samsung did not code....VZW did or outsourced. Hence people are arguing with you. You aren't wrong, but neither are you entirely correct.
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I made this post to give some indication of the progress of Froyo, sadly most people want more or are intent on offering some type of dark cloud.
I know Froyo might not be released on the 11th, but at least we have a legit source of its progress. Hopefully around that time or before we will have a leaked build for testing and or roms (like some other devices). I'm sure thats when the dev section will take off.
well if samsung releases it Nov 11, dont they post the source up too, so we could have a modded version running before vzw does anything?
The wait for Android 2.3 could be over quite soon.
"Prepare your Nexus One (developer version) for Android over-the-air update 2.3 (Gingerbread) for the next few days," according to a translation of a tweet in Spanish sent yesterday by Alvaro Fuentes Vasquez.
It can't be immediately confirmed that Vasquez or his prediction is for real. However, Vasquez states on his LinkedIn page that he's been a member of the "leadership team and usability" for the Open Handset Alliance for the past two years. His blog seems to back up his credentials as a developer. And no one has cried foul yet on the original blog post regarding Vasquez's tweet or in an Android forum.
Neither Vasquez nor Google immediately responded to request for comment.
The comments made by Vasquez follow recent rumors suggesting Android 2.3 would be released on November 11. Those rumors say the version known as Gingerbread will feature an improved design, rather than deliver a slew of new features for the mobile OS. However, Gingerbread is expected to deliver WebM support and better copy-and-paste.
Until we see Gingerbread launch or hear from Google, though, consider this a rumor.
Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-2...rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20#ixzz14lmPuxSD
And the wildfire doesn't even (officially) have 2.2 froyo yet.
Does anyone know what new features it will introduce?
Nope, it's technically a 'rumour' at the moment but it just shows HTC has their priorities elsewhere.
I posted all of this in the 2.2 thread, but I feel it's enough of it's own cause to not get buried in 8 pages of a thread. I think this needs to be up where everyone can see it without looking
A recent press release from Samsung says that the Samsung Galaxy S phones are getting Gingerbread (Android 2.3) in mid-May. I'm not sure about you guys but I was excited that we could be getting 2.3 right out instead of waiting for 2.2 and then 2.3, so I decided to go to their chat support and ask about it. Here's the chat log:
ChatLog said:
Please wait for a Samsung Agent to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Catherine'. There will be a brief survey at the end of our chat to share feedback on my performance today.
Your Issue ID for this chat is LTK4380868310X
Visitor: Hello!
Catherine: Hi, thank you for contacting Samsung Technical Support. How may I help you today?
Visitor: I have a question regarding the press release saying that Android 2.3 Gingerbread will be coming oout for the Galaxy Tab and Galaxy S line of phones.
Catherine: I understand that you are looking for Android 2.3 update for your SCH-I400 Phone now.
Visitor: I was just wondering if that update talked about in the press release will cover the Samsung Continuum
Catherine: I understand your requirement,Would you mind holding for 3 minutes so that I can check that for you?
Visitor: No I would not mind
Catherine: Thank you.
Catherine: Thank you for holding.
Catherine: I see that Samsung Continuum phone have Android 2.1 OS on it as of now and Android 2.2 up has to be released for this device at this time before we can proceed with Android 2.3 update.
Catherine: As per the information available at this time, I see that your phone can be upgraded Android 2.2 update is not available for download for your Phone as of now.
Visitor: Are you ever going to release that?
Visitor: I realize it isn't available NOW... we Continuum users have been waiting for it forever...
Catherine: Yes, I see that we can upgrade your phone to Android 2.2 but the updaet is not released for your phone as of now, I'll forward a copy of this chat transcript to our product development team to proceed further from my end in this regard.
Catherine: I apologize for the inconvenience this might be causing.
Visitor: Wait, you CAN upgrade it to 2.2 but it's not released? Can I ask why not?
Catherine: I am sorry, we at live chat for Samsung support have limited to access to the information about that are not released as of now, I am not able to find any information that can help me answer why Android 2.2 update is not released as of now for your phone.
Catherine: However, I am positive we will be able to upgrade this model to Android 2.2 version when an update is released.
Catherine: Should this update become available, it shall be available on Samsung website under Samsung Download center.
Catherine: I understand your concern and requirement but we at Live chat do not have an estimated date of availability of this update for your Phone at this moment.
Visitor: I was just wondering on a possible release time for it. Like I said we've been waiting for it forever and when I bought the phone I was told it would be coming out in a matter of weeks
Catherine: I can understand how annoying that can be, I am sorry, we at Live chat didn't have any hint about the updates that are not released. We are provided only with information about the updates already released.
Visitor: Is there an email I can send something to to get any of these questions answered since the live chat supporters can't? A number I can call? Anything?
Catherine: yes, I recommend you contact Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357, Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 9 PM (CST), Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM (CST) to check if any help in this regard and to file a request for update.
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There are 3 big things to this.
1) We won't get 2.3 until we get at least 2.2, so the press release does not cover the continuum.
2) They've MADE THE UPDATE TO 2.2 FOR THE CONTINUUM BUT HAVE NOT RELEASED IT. I don't know about you guys, but that is absolutely INFURIATING to me.
3) There is a way to let our voices be heard. It worked for the Fascinate users. Call them at that number in the last bold part.
Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357, Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 9 PM (CST), Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM (CST) to check if any help in this regard and to file a request for update
We ALL need to do this. All of us need to chip in and call them and file to get this update released. It's ridiculous that the update is there, they just aren't releasing it. DO NOT LET THEM FORGET THAT WE SPENT OUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT AND THEY NEED TO SUPPORT IT. Call the line, ask about the update, tell them you're dissatisfied, angry whatever but get that report filed and let's get that update OUT!!!
Yes, the update is made but not released. That's been established before now. That means rubert the current roadblock is Verizon's testing and scheduling the OTA. At this point, there isn't much that Samsung can do. The pressure needs to be applied to Verizon.
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Weudel said:
Yes, the update is made but not released. That's been established before now. That means rubert the current roadblock is Verizon's testing and scheduling the OTA. At this point, there isn't much that Samsung can do. The pressure needs to be applied to Verizon.
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I'm not sure how the name rubert popped into the middle of that post...
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Nowhere in that conversation did the Samsung rep say the 2.2 update was already made. If you read the words carefully all she's saying is that our phone is capable of receiving an update.
As far as us having to wait for Verizon, I think we might be able to use Kies once Samsung posts the updates.
I realize that, the representative I talked to on the phone today confirmed that it is, in fact, made "but it has not been approved by management." Those are his exact words. It's been made they just aren't pushing it out for some reason. ("The android 2.2 update has been made, but it has not been approved by management...")
I personally think that if they have time to make a Gingerbread update for ALL the other Galaxy S phones they can at LEAST make a 2.2 one for us.
Well that's good news about 2.2. I read Samsung's official announcement for Gingerbread. If we're being hyper-technical (just playing devil's advocate), the announcement did not state all Galaxy S phones would receive the update. It just said Galaxy S which could mean only the i9000.
But it said the update would be pushed out to Galaxy S phones in North America, which would not be the i9000.
a$$ pain
been pestering someone for almost an hour now. on hold for his boss
This is what's up
It is very likely that Samsung has "completed" several Froyo builds for the Continuum, and like the Fascinate, Verizon is holding everything up again. If enough people can bother Samsung, they may just post the source early like did for the Fascinate, showing that they aren't the hold up. Granted, this would only get us the kernel, but we have to start somewhere.
I will try and call tomorrow.
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It is very likely that Samsung has "completed" several Froyo builds for the Continuum, and like the Fascinate, Verizon is holding everything up again. If enough people can bother Samsung, they may just post the source early like did for the Fascinate, showing that they aren't the hold up. Granted, this would only get us the kernel, but we have to start somewhere.
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Why would it only be the kernal?
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I'd be more than happy with just the kernal. I'd pay the first dev who comes out with a stable froyo build $50 from it too.
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Why would it only be the kernal?
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They don't have to release proprietary code that is in the ROM as the Android system code is released under a different license, so the platform code is worthless for making a ROM.
Anyone else still doing this?
Today I'm starting my facebook/twitter campaign as well. Going to call Verizon too.
SPAM HARD
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I saw a discussion block on verizon facebook site. It seems overused and somewhat ignored by vw. Where are you spamming? I have time to harass today!
Phone call to samsung. Check!
Guy gave me the run around repeating the same thing over and over. Said 2.2 was still in evaluation. Guess I need to call again on monday.
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I sent a tweet to both @SamsungMobileUS and @VerizonWireless asking for even a buggy Froyo before tomorrow's impending apocalypse.
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Bahaha! I love it.
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Figured it was worth a shot.
Well by now were all on 2.3.4 and still no Video chat, The HTC sensation has just been updated and that now has video chat in google.
I no about the Hack
But what i can not under stand is why we have not got this
Google said on 2.3.3 that when we get the update to 2.3.4 we would get this but we haven't
Any one no if were due to get this or not ????
quoting http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/04/video-chat-on-your-android-phone.html from Thursday, April 28, 2011 | 1:49 PM
Google Talk with video and voice chat will gradually roll out to Nexus S devices in the next few weeks as part of the Android 2.3.4 over-the-air update and will launch on other Android 2.3+ devices in the future.
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the closest you can get atm to Talk A/v is Talk Audio/Video TESTERS NEEDED
so be patient, i guess after duseldorf court rulling
we will have some update pushed (to fix the patent infragemented apps)
and there maybe we will se fully functional sgs1 dedicated Talk app
Or they will remove alot off stuff we want to keep good job i have the Manufacture apps backed up
I new i should of got a Nexus s
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Or they will remove alot off stuff we want to keep good job i have the Manufacture apps backed up
I new i should of got a Nexus s
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that's why there's XDA
there were two rullings, one in holland and one in germany
first one is ended and it was big apple fail - only app infragementing patents was gallery with some bouncing somewhere =)
now we are waiting for 6th or 8th september when second court will rule
but i think samsung is safe more or less
www.change.org/petitions/wwwsamsung...ndwich-version-for-users-of-the-samsung-i9000
I'm thinking if we bother samsung enough with tweets about ics, they may give it to us, kinda like htc did with the desires gb update or unlocking bootloaders. Start up #neveragain again and get people to sign the petition and we may get ics (or at least galaxy s will, which may help us). We have comparable hardware and it is bs that they say our hardware is not compatible. If they start with the touchwiz excuse, let's tell em to give us aosp.
Most likely won't happen, but worth a shot.
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I figure its the least they could do since our devs have gotten mtd to work I think they are just to cheap.
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It doesn't hurt to try.. 6350 signatures when I went to try and help by signing
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Sorry not handing out my street address to some freely public site that anyone can get to... I get enough spam email wise, i don't need it usps as well...
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Sorry not handing out my street address to some freely public site that anyone can get to... I get enough spam email wise, i don't need it usps as well...
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Right, sounds a little sketchy to me. Would like to support but don't wanna go that route.
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I made mine up. And they're not freely available. U can uncheck the public signature option
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I made mine up. And they're not freely available. U can uncheck the public signature option
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Still giving out personal info to a site with no security guarantee or the whole "we will not share your personal info with anyone". And i highly doubt this site had a hand in all the success petitions it says it does.
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I signed with a fake address - but here's the news:
"Samsung has now justified why it cannot give the Ice Cream Sandwich update on both the devices. Galaxy S maybe similar to the Nexus S but Samsung says that "the smartphone and the Galaxy Tab run Samsung specific elements like TouchWiz UI, video calls, Samsung widgets, carrier and country customizations that makes difficult to run the new OS smoothly. The RAM and ROM storage are also an issue", Samsung said.
We are terriblly Sorry for all Galaxy S users who won't be able to get the ICS Official Update, your only chance is to root your Devices and get some ICS tweaked ROMs"
Our best hope is that when devs are done with CM7, they will turn their attentions to CM9. I don't see Samsung releasing ICS for Galaxy S line.
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I signed with a fake address - but here's the news:
"Samsung has now justified why it cannot give the Ice Cream Sandwich update on both the devices. Galaxy S maybe similar to the Nexus S but Samsung says that "the smartphone and the Galaxy Tab run Samsung specific elements like TouchWiz UI, video calls, Samsung widgets, carrier and country customizations that makes difficult to run the new OS smoothly. The RAM and ROM storage are also an issue", Samsung said.
We are terriblly Sorry for all Galaxy S users who won't be able to get the ICS Official Update, your only chance is to root your Devices and get some ICS tweaked ROMs"
Our best hope is that when devs are done with CM7, they will turn their attentions to CM9. I don't see Samsung releasing ICS for Galaxy S line.
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Bull****. Then someone needs to petition an Asop build for all Galaxy S devices. Without their gay ass touchwiz. We don't even want touchwiz. LOL.
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We are terriblly Sorry for all Galaxy S users who won't be able to get the ICS Official Update, your only chance is to root your Devices and get some ICS tweaked ROMs"
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Hold on.....Samsung didn't actually say this, dis they?
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I just petitioned as well
I made one more geared to what we should have.
https://www.change.org/petitions/sa...s-asop-build-of-the-galaxy-s-and-its-variants
I'm still hunting down email addresses, it's not as easy as it looks getting that kind of info. If anyone can help track down vital emails, I will update the petition with that info.