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Well we fall into the 18 month upgrade policy with the Nexus S 4g to Jelly Bean?

Well on May 9th 2011 Sprint and Google released the Nexus S 4g onto the world. The original Nexus S (gsm) was released on December 16 2010. So for the Nexus S4g should fall with the time frame of the 18 month upgrade but the regular Nexus S does not... So will we get it? I think Goog may say that well no since the original Nexus S shipped in Dec 2010 but since it was about 5 months late to market with the cdma nexus s 4g that should as i think get us an official update to JellyBean. If we do not get it then we should mail in jellybeans to google hq and demand an official update. Granted we can wait for the devs to get something but would it only be asop which to me sucks since no *#*#code#*#* codes are supported in asop which is a deal breaker for me.

I think if the nexus s 4g will get it the gsm nexus also will get it as they have the same hardware exept the radio. And the radio doesnt affect the performance so if ns4g gets it we also will get it. (My opinion)
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I'm sure devs will do something even if both don't get it.
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ubnub82 said:
I'm sure devs will do something even if both don't get it.
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This. But I think the NS can definitely run JB, if they won't bloat it with RAM usage, we have plenty of system space for even a bigger OS.

same for me, the 4g and the gsm are same hardware, and plus the dev down here will for sure find a solution for us "poor" nexus user...

stremax said:
same for me, the 4g and the gsm are same hardware, and plus the dev down here will for sure find a solution for us "poor" nexus user...
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anyone notice that if you take the ics stock non rooted it is slower way way slower then GB? I then rooted the phone and then flashed and stock ics that is rooted and that was slow still. I then re wipped again and flashed the performance mod from the stock rooted ics and its a bit better but still just a tad bit slower but not bad. i hope that JB is faster... I think that JB will be android 4.1 and not really 5.0 sort of like how windows 7 is not version 7 but version 6.1

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Well on May 9th 2011 Sprint and Google released the Nexus S 4g onto the world. The original Nexus S (gsm) was released on December 16 2010. So for the Nexus S4g should fall with the time frame of the 18 month upgrade but the regular Nexus S does not... So will we get it?
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First off, the 18 month policy doesn't actually exist. Google proposed it last year but it never took off. Sure, some companies said they would support it but it has been since been thrown to the wolves.

bozzykid said:
First off, the 18 month policy doesn't actually exist. Google proposed it last year but it never took off. Sure, some companies said they would support it but it has been since been thrown to the wolves.
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then let the droids out and lets riot over the issue!
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One of the best things about Google phones is that they are well supported. That is why I wouldn't fear that we will not get Jelly Bean.
Even in worst case scenario if there is no official update from Google, there will be plenty of unofficial ROMs, built from original sources.

Stop talking about jelly bean. I'm enjoying ics right now and you guys are impatient. Damn enjoy what they gave you 2 weeks ago.
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Isn't Jelly Bean is build for Tablet only, just like Honeycomb?
I've read it somewhere... (but I forgot where )

triosakti said:
Isn't Jelly Bean is build for Tablet only, just like Honeycomb?
I've read it somewhere... (but I forgot where )
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Yeah, there are articles about it. But of course the authors are idiots for writing such non-sense. No way they do this after they spent a year trying to educate devs on how to write apps that work on phones and tablets. They aren't going to separate the SDK again. Jelly bean will surely be for phones and tablets.

Key lime pie is what I want, screw your stupid out dated jelly bean.
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treyweez11 said:
Stop talking about jelly bean. I'm enjoying ics right now and you guys are impatient. Damn enjoy what they gave you 2 weeks ago.
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I agree...we just got upgraded to ics and there is already talk of jelly bean?!? live in the moment and enjoy what you got, what's the rush?

treyweez11 said:
Stop talking about jelly bean. I'm enjoying ics right now and you guys are impatient. Damn enjoy what they gave you 2 weeks ago.
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that is rubbish... and two weeks ago my behind... ICS was to be out almost 6moths ago... and we live in an instant gratification society. If we took your view then we would still be on the original brick analog cellphone or better yet we would only have the rotary home phone and an operator picking up the line asking who you wanted and listing in on your calls.
Never stand still always get what you want... after all this is America.... or would you like the telegraph? or better yet the smoke signal?

.OmEgA said:
Key lime pie is what I want, screw your stupid out dated jelly bean.
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i so forgot about that one.... thank you ... i want that now as well... i also want to be able to quad boot my phone as well...

*chant*key lime pie, key lime pie!
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Eh I'm come to xda to learn and get goodies for my phone don't think I'll ever take an update from official sources
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Rather have the leMon meringue pie!

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Rather have the leMon meringue pie!
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I heard that its going to be the bees knee!
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Xoom Getting Jellybean Update Next Month..

"Jelly Bean will come to the Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S smartphones and the Xoom tablet in mid-July, but developers can download the app-development tools starting today from Google's Android developers site."
It's ridiculous that the Xoom will have Jellybean before we get ICS officially..
Android 4.1 Jellybean is coming to XOOM

I'm in luck! I have a Galaxy Nexus.

Man you got me all excited... You should edit your post. No where in that article dose it say that "Galaxy S" devices are getting Jelly Bean. Just Nexus branded devices.
And it kind of makes sense that the Xoom would get JB... Its been out a bit longer and didn't it already get its ICS update? Not sure on the ICS update, I don't really follow the Xoom so...
I have to say this though..... I've pretty much just stopped caring about any updates. I have a Galaxy S2 and a Galaxy10.1 both of them rooted and running Gingerbread and Honeycomb based roms. Caulks"GB"(S2) and GalaxyTask_14_Slim"HC"(GT10.1) I have got to say that both of my devices benchmark just as good(if not a little bit better) on GB roms as they do on ICS roms. And everything works as it should, no resets, lag or lockups.
Don't get me wrong, I would love official ICS on both of my devices. I just figure it's really not that important to me anymore. Plus I would rather any update that's pushed be as polished as it can be. After the mess HC was before the devs fixed it... I'm just saying...
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Bahahaha! The GT will not see Jelly Bean. ****, we haven't even seen ICS yet. This is ridiculous. I have my GS3 pre-order arriving tomorrow and if I don't love it, I'll be trading it in for the Galaxy Nexus. I believe Nexus devices is the way to go really.

The reason the Xoom will get an update is because it is a reference device.
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SouthPhilly said:
Man you got me all excited... You should edit your post. No where in that article dose it say that "Galaxy S" devices are getting Jelly Bean. Just Nexus branded devices.
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Hi...
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-android-4-1-jelly-bean-coming-to-samsung-galaxy-nexus-m/

SouthPhilly said:
I've pretty much just stopped caring about any updates. I have a Galaxy S2 and a Galaxy10.1 both of them rooted and running Gingerbread based roms..
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Gingerbread on your 10.1 eh? Sounds fun...
Galaxy Task 14 is Honeycomb.

SirBindy said:
Gingerbread on your 10.1 eh? Sounds fun...
Galaxy Task 14 is Honeycomb.
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Woops!!! Meet Honeycomb... LoL
Edit: edited original reply.
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eXplicit815 said:
Man you got me all excited... You should edit your post. No where in that article dose it say that "Galaxy S" devices are getting Jelly Bean. Just Nexus branded devices.
Hi...
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-android-4-1-jelly-bean-coming-to-samsung-galaxy-nexus-m/
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Hey buddy, how you doing!?!?
As I said in my post that you quoted... Just "Nexus" brand devices (Edit: plus the Xoom) will see Jelly Bean.
In reply you linked me to the same webpage the OP linked us to? I've already seen that Engadet articale. But I figured, hey maybe I missed something when I read it the first time. So I clicked the link again, and carefully reread the article again. You know... Just to make sure...
Well... I stand behind my my original statement. I've made study materials. (see photo below)
Example 1. The title: Please take note, in the title of the article their is mention of the following devices. The "Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the " Nexus S" and the "Xoom". No mention of a Galaxy S device.
Example 2. Somebody spilled the Beans!!! Clean up in aisle 9!!!
Example 3. Please show me where in example 3 it says anything about a Galaxy S device getting the Jelly Bean(4.1) update in mid July...
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And like one of the other posters stated... The only way Galaxy10 owners will ever see Jelly Bean will be Thanks to the awesome devs involved with this site.
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I'm sure we'll get JB unofficially...

Actually, the chances of us getting jelly bean is very high, this device is 11 month old, Google promised that any android device in the market will have at least 18 month of support. That means, any updates Google does to android in that period of time should get an update.

sebastianlow said:
Actually, the chances of us getting jelly bean is very high, this device is 11 month old, Google promised that any android device in the market will have at least 18 month of support. That means, any updates Google does to android in that period of time should get an update.
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In theory, yes, but in practice I'd like to see Samsung manage an ICS update for the tab before I start dreaming about jelly beans.

Got jb already on my gnex xD
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msedek said:
Got jb already on my gnex xD
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And your testicles are really big, what a great guy you are.

If you want to talk about the Xoom, please post in the Xoom section.
If you want to talk about potential ICS and/or Jelly Bean updates for the Galaxy Tab, please post in the ICS/JB sticky.

Jelly Bean updates by Samsung for SGSII, SGSIII, Note and Note II

This weekend we tweeted about Android 4.1 updates for the Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note II.
Let us explain what Samsung will do and how far they are at the moment.
Galaxy S III
The test firmwares for the Galaxy S III are passed and they are working on a public version of the first Jelly Bean updates for the Galaxy S III.
The wait is on the public version and the agreement of Google:laugh:.
Galaxy S II
Samsung is still testing Android 4.1 for the Galaxy S II. The first tests are looking fine. Because the Galaxy S II is still selling very well will Samsung update the Galaxy S II to Android 4.1.
If Samsung decides in the last moment to not update the Galaxy S II, all Galaxy S II owners will get a value pack update. But till now there is no reason to not update the Galaxy S II to Android 4.1.:good:
Galaxy Note.
For the Galaxy Note it is the same story as for the Galaxy S II.
Tests are fine but there is still no official words by Samsung.
Galaxy Note II.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II would be showed at IFA 2012. The test software is currently based on Android 4.0. Our insider isn’t sure if Samsung will introduce the Galaxy Note II with Android 4.0 or Android 4.1.
If Samsung decides to use Android 4.0 at launch, an update to the Galaxy Note will be available a couple of months after.
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Samsung Jelly Bean updates.
Galaxy S III – End Q3 begin Q4
Galaxy S II – Q4
Galaxy Note – Q4
Galaxy Note II – begin Q4
For tablets we still dont’t have any information.
Sammobile

sauce?

b3ndech0 said:
sauce?
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I would prefer sweet and sour with this news
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LOOL.... :laugh:

Really happy for that Jelly Bean's so amazing
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End of q3 is only a few weeks away ... End of September.
Happy
Also this blows out of the water any myths that Samsung support is crap.
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Nice to hear than we'll be getting update by end of Q3 for SGS3. Just hope it doesn't slip ...

Can wait to see how smooth JB is on this god-like quad core beast!
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Simmo3D said:
Can wait to see how smooth JB is on this god-like quad core beast!
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you can try CM10 you know...

why new thread for this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785020&highlight=jellybean

What happened to all the PDKs google was talking about?..releasing OS to partners 2-3 months prior to its release? The testing should've been over by now and rollouts should've been underway..or atleast leaked firmwares..but no..not even official statement is released ..Q3 end? My Ass!!!...I love android, but hate its manufacturers! ..Dear Samsung..wanna be apple?..stop looking for new customers for every-week-new devices and make existing customers happy!..New ones will then flow in like automatically!

b3ndech0 said:
sauce?
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My favourite :laugh:

dr.m0x said:
Also this blows out of the water any myths that Samsung support is crap.
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They were. Samsung is getting better with each release.

Scared27 said:
They were. Samsung is getting better with each release.
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Thats true .
All they need to do is sit down a few engineers and developers with a couple of IPhone s and ask the question why does it work so well for so many .What can we learn from it lessons that is rather than copy it .
Can we start by Killing KIES stone dead then lock at other Android hardware and learn from their software suites .
jje

bharat4ever said:
you can try CM10 you know...
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Yes, but hwcomposer is not fully working, therefore the Project Butter. It will only work on the official release.

JJEgan said:
Thats true .
All they need to do is sit down a few engineers and developers with a couple of IPhone s and ask the question why does it work so well for so many .What can we learn from it lessons that is rather than copy it .
Can we start by Killing KIES stone dead then lock at other Android hardware and learn from their software suites .
jje
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Because iTunes is so great and iphone is the perfect phone! F* logic
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dr.m0x said:
End of q3 is only a few weeks away ... End of September.
Happy
Also this blows out of the water any myths that Samsung support is crap.
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Yeah Samsung support is s*ck.
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Also uploaded on Sammobile is firmware for the N8000, i guess that`s the Note2.

norpan111 said:
Because iTunes is so great and iphone is the perfect phone! F* logic
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WHO the F88888 said that dumass.
jje

samsung is planning to upgrade our note to 4.2.2

i cant beleve it i almost cried :crying:
Below is the list of devices which is not confirmed by Samsung yet. But is confirmed by our insider.
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GT-I9082 – Galaxy Grand DUOS
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GT-I8190 – Galaxy S III mini
GT-I8350 – Galaxy Beam
GT-I8730 – Galaxy Express
GT-I9070 – Galaxy S Advance
GT-I9100 – Galaxy S II
GT-I9105 – Galaxy S II Plus
GT-I9260 – Galaxy Premier
GT-N7000 – Galaxy Note
GT-S6310 – Galaxy Young
GT-S6312 – Galaxy Young DUOS
GT-S6810 – Galaxy Fame
GT-S7710 – Galaxy X Cover 2
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sourse

Amazing.
It's a pity that when official 4.2.2 OTA arrives to our Notes, cars will fly trough the sky and smartphones will be a thing of the past - we all will have them implanted in the eyes.
Seriously, they're good and interesting rumours but I honestly doubt I will keep my Note by the time it comes.

will have to wait long long time to get 4.2.2 on our note:crying:

This is not only a rumour - it is a rumour by sammobile.
Its only purpose is to generate traffic on their website (guess why...).
What do you think how many people now will go back to this site and check about 4.2.2. news?
I like sammobile because of their service for new firmwares - it is excellent.
But their "insider"-attitude is ridiculous.
When I had the update from LSA leak to LSC they asked me to give infos about it. They are desperate for getting infos from everyone - and these people are called "insiders".

ThaiDai said:
This is not only a rumour - it is a rumour by sammobile.
Its only purpose is to generate traffic on their website (guess why...).
What do you think how many people now will go back to this site and check about 4.2.2. news?
I like sammobile because of their service for new firmwares - it is excellent.
But their "insider"-attitude is ridiculous.
When I had the update from LSA leak to LSC they asked me to give infos about it. They are desperate for getting infos from everyone - and these people are called "insiders".
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+1:good:

Not to be skeptical, I just don't believe a single word they are saying. They have released many false information before. It's a ploy to generate interests at their website plus their biasness to Samsung handsets is unbelievable. There's a prototype with a metal body for S4? HAH HA HA.

I guess time will be the true teller

3 year old Nexus S is running official JB.
No more samsung. My next phone would be a Nexus.

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The next megathread is comming
I can see the next mega thread is comming with over 1000 posts like before official Jelly Bean update.
Then we have a new thread to read every morning and evening every day.

ThaiDai said:
This is not only a rumour - it is a rumour by sammobile.
Its only purpose is to generate traffic on their website (guess why...).
What do you think how many people now will go back to this site and check about 4.2.2. news?
I like sammobile because of their service for new firmwares - it is excellent.
But their "insider"-attitude is ridiculous.
When I had the update from LSA leak to LSC they asked me to give infos about it. They are desperate for getting infos from everyone - and these people are called "insiders".
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Well said Bro
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AW: samsung is planning to upgrade our note to 4.2.2
Boy124 said:
3 year old Nexus S is running official JB.
No more samsung. My next phone would be a Nexus.
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I can only hit thanks one time
I would press it 5K times
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The only thing makes this 4.2.2 news worthy is when Samsung uses Linux 3.4 version with this release otherwise, this is just another glorified JB Android version.

Boy124 said:
3 year old Nexus S is running official JB.
No more samsung. My next phone would be a Nexus.
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Samsung made the Nexus S. Oops.
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much love Samsung, thanks for that!

I do remember a bit over a year ago, Google told their Android partners to ensure their phones got a minimum of updates. Can't remember if it was 18 months to 2 years worth or something like 4 major updates. E.g. 2.3.x to 4.0.x to 4.1.x to 4.2.x
Either way, I can't find the news article but apparently Google were not happy with the poor release of updates as it was holding Android back. Bad for business.
Given that it wasn't a request but more of a licensing demand, I expect Samsung to release 4.2.2 but no further. Basically we will hit 4.2.2 and then have a few minor tweaks and that's our lot.
The Note isn't even 2 years old yet, most people have a year to 18 months left on their contract, as its a contract, if there is a major bug, e.g. exynos root backdoor. Then contractually we can return the phone and demand to get out of our contract, that's why Samsung have to update for a minimum time frame or else the telco carriers will cry foul.
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I JUST GOT AN OTA NOTIFICATION 4.2.2 NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE NORTH POLE.... DBTXXPOO
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asf58967 said:
I JUST GOT AN OTA NOTIFICATION 4.2.2 NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE NORTH POLE.... DBTXXPOO
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Ha ha ha

Atomix86 said:
Samsung made the Nexus S. Oops.
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I know that but it gets updates directly from Google.

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Official kitkat for galaxy s iii mini !!!!

With Android 4.4 KitKat, Google is aiming to bring a better Android experience to the masses through features such as reduced memory consumption on low-memory (512MB) and low-cost devices, and that has had a lot of people hoping manufacturers will bring the new version of Android to some of their mid-range devices that may not otherwise be eligible for another update. Well, according to an image we received in our inbox, Samsung is thinking of doing just that, and is considering the update for some of its mid-range and low-end devices.
In a document SAMSUNG has decided to release KITKAT update for SAMSUNG GALAXY S III Mini.Yo can see in below image :
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if you read the article or even the image it says its under investigation so its not decided!

Gabhain said:
if you read the article or even the image it says its under investigation so its not decided!
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hmm....I think you need to read the whole article,click on the source.

Really nice news - when it's true. I believe WHEN we get 4.4 it will come after Xmas, maybe january. They must sale their flagship S4. Anyway - the ACE 2 is also in the list, that's great, my wife has it and i really like to play around with this little thing. I mean the phone

SONiX-GERMANY said:
Really nice news - when it's true. I believe WHEN we get 4.4 it will come after Xmas, maybe january. They must sale their flagship S4. Anyway - the ACE 2 is also in the list, that's great, my wife has it and i really like to play around with this little thing. I mean the phone
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i dont think we will get the kitkat and even if by some miracle we do get it, who needs it while we have maclaw, he even fixed the camera

android.zealot.fervor said:
hmm....I think you need to read the whole article,click on the source.
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i have read the source friend, it specifically says "However, just because Samsung is considering the update doesn’t mean the updates will actually come" so when you say "In a document SAMSUNG has decided to release KITKAT update for SAMSUNG GALAXY S III Mini" its misleading as they havent decided. ST-Ericsson are no more so the chances of an update is slim to none unfortunately.

Samsung first have to release new kernel for our device before kitkat it means we must get 4.2 maybe its true about ram but what about processor
because of heavy bloatware i think samsung have to redesign a touchwiz for our device its s4 mini which will get 4.4 most likely but sometimes miracle can happen . I hope we get new kernel for maclaw

They know it's possible. I mean, look at the Android development forums. There are already a few stable KitKat ROMs. They don't have an excuse to not release it.
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If the KitKat bring the Samsung Secured System KNOX like the 4.3 I want not chocolates, I prefer the 4.1.2 . What brothel on Note 3 and on S4. :crying:

artungonul said:
i dont think we will get the kitkat and even if by some miracle we do get it, who needs it while we have maclaw, he even fixed the camera
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Indeed. And i think it is best if we support him more.
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Rumor: Android 4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy S4 Mini, S3 Mini, Ace 3 and other mid-rangers “under investigation” http://drippler.com/updates/share/r...y-s4-mini-s3-mini-ace-3-and-other-mid-rangers Via j.mp/drippler_app
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Isus <3 said:
Rumor: Android 4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy S4 Mini, S3 Mini, Ace 3 and other mid-rangers “under investigation” http://drippler.com/updates/share/r...y-s4-mini-s3-mini-ace-3-and-other-mid-rangers Via j.mp/drippler_app
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Even if we already have Maclaw's version, i'd like this to be official, a lot of people have s3 minis now and it's not fair that the s4 may get an update but the s3 mini dont

abnerangel96 said:
Even if we already have Maclaw's version, i'd like this to be official, a lot of people have s3 minis now and it's not fair that the s4 may get an update but the s3 mini dont
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True. But for Maclaw's works, i think it's "better than nothing at all". CMIIW

deepseeker said:
True. But for Maclaw's works, i think it's "better than nothing at all". CMIIW
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Have to agree, lets hope samsung decide to release an update and make average users happy, i think ill stay with CM by Maclaw, its great
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abnerangel96 said:
i think ill stay with CM by Maclaw, its great
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It is. I just flashed his CM 11 4.4 fully working version. No major complain until now.
Just a tiny issue that the settings option for gallery is not working. But i think it is not a problem thinking all Maclaw's hard work.
Salute
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don't you underestimate an official release... 99.9% of smartphones don't even know the word root but many care about updates and the s3 mini is one of the top 10 selling devices around the globe and also used to cost 400 euro. so they have to release it. otherwise the'll lose customers. ste-ericsson not giving drivers is an excuse, maclaw with some others is a single developer that has booted almost fully working kit kat for s3 mini, Of course samsung can release a stable kitkat... and in my s3 mini capacitive buttons don't work when i flash a custom rom so i really need the official kitkat...

I installed last night and everything looks good. Hats of to MacLaw.
Just 1 thing. I have i8190N and have lost NFC now. Would be nice to see a ROM for the N variant.
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Still Good if...
I've been following Maclaw's work for months now, using his work as a "final" ROM for my device. However, what some users state here is a very valid idea, which I support. Is cool and all that we have Maclaw, Oliver and all of'em (without the drama, please save that for TV Soap Operas), but many many people out there would like to have the "Real Deal", be it for the sake of convenience -we sure enjoy testing every new update of our ROMs- but other people want an experience that "just works"- or because they prefer to have an officially backed up software. And let's face it, Samsung is the manufacturer of this phone and no one but the manufacturer would know better how it works and how to upgrade it. You custom developers are awesome, no doubt, but the manufacturer will always be a little above in the matter of knowing the device and undestanding it.
So, I really doubt Samsung will, after all this time, update our S3 mini, but I also think it would be awesome if they did so and I would totally use their update if they manage to improve the weak points of the last official one.

The question remains... did anyone get a legitimate version of KitKat?
If so, what are the chances of the G730A Model getting it, and of said thing is done, will it make it easier for us to root the G730A?
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