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Galaxy SII ICS (Android 4.0.3) released. Galaxy Note next???

I just saw this on SamMobile firmware page:
GT-I9100 - I9100XXLPJ - Android 4.0.3 - 2012 February - I9100OXALPJ - Open Europe
See: sammobile.com/firmware
It's starting??? Finally????

Not sure if it's helpful for us for the N7000, i suppose that a few drivers are in common, but it lacks the system UI and SPen. The stock frequencies are also differents.
Futur 'll us

so what about note??

Does it support switching to a normal Android 4.0 Holo launcher??

What it really means is that now they can start working full time for us, so the leaks should start dropping again... I hope
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Galaxy S2 has been having ICS leaks for over a month now...?

As above ^ This really means nothing for us..

Here is the link as Korean SGII user uploaded the screenshot of the new ICS...
It is identical to the ones we got from the chinese leaked version which does not looks like pure ICS.
http://www.matcl.com/index.php?mid=fb3&document_srl=5304410

Samsung can`t launch a pure ICS, is the same in HTC... Samsung TW, HTC Sense :S... Port or wait to official release?
Cheers

gominolo2002 said:
Samsung can`t launch a pure ICS, is the same in HTC... Samsung TW, HTC Sense :S... Port or wait to official release?
Cheers
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/holo-theme-compatibility-standard-on-android-ics-explained/

mustang2012 said:
Here is the link as Korean SGII user uploaded the screenshot of the new ICS...
It is identical to the ones we got from the chinese leaked version which does not looks like pure ICS.
http://www.matcl.com/index.php?mid=fb3&document_srl=5304410
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Why would you ever think you were going to get a pure ICS?

Well will this be usefull for development. Becuase they have to release sources and Gnote is almost similar to SgS2.....
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Well, touchwiz it is still better than pure ics who can't even make folders in the drawer.
I have a nexus and I still using go launcher, the contact section it is a skin, the functions are the same.
But if you want stock ics wait some weeks for a rom

It seems that Samsung is currently deploying ICS in Asia and Europe, the ICS release for Note is going to follow.
Hope this will help devs to release custom ROMs without this crappy Touchwiz

I see where ICS for the SGS2 released by sammy has already been rooted.
The first few "official" releases should have numerous exploits that allow for
root without too much trouble.
I'll just be glad to get root back. I screwed up on the last update and did it
from Kies and lost root and don't want to jump through the hoops of downgrading,
wiping etc just to get root back, knowing the ICS update will probably wipe it all out again anyway.

joshnichols189 said:
Why would you ever think you were going to get a pure ICS?
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WHY NOT??? since it is called ICS right??

mustang2012 said:
WHY NOT??? since it is called ICS right??
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You mean the same way as the current software on the note is called GingerBread? Would you be shocked to know that you are not getting the stock gingerbread experience?

Raghav1980 said:
You mean the same way as the current software on the note is called GingerBread? Would you be shocked to know that you are not getting the stock gingerbread experience?
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I don't give a f--- what is the real stock gingerbread looks like.... all I am saying and lot of people out there who updated this ICS yesterday wish the user interface is the same as the one in the galaxy nexus... Lot of galaxy note users and few developers are creating custom rom that looks similar to the pure ICS .
So... what i am writing here is in my right and I don[t need to hear all this crap saying why would you want this update looks like pure ICS...
so if you guys have nothing better to do than complain about my thought then... go on have a good wank...... for f--- sake!!!

mustang2012 said:
I don't give a f--- what is the real stock gingerbread looks like.... all I am saying and lot of people out there who updated this ICS yesterday wish the user interface is the same as the one in the galaxy nexus... Lot of galaxy note users and few developers are creating custom rom that looks similar to the pure ICS .
So... what i am writing here is in my right and I don[t need to hear all this crap saying why would you want this update looks like pure ICS...
so if you guys have nothing better to do than complain about my thought then... go on have a good wank...... for f--- sake!!!
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Samsung will never, ever release a pure ICS.
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mustang2012 said:
WHY NOT??? since it is called ICS right??
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Touchwiz is Samung's way of branding their Android devices. If every manufacturer included stock Android in their phones, what would be the incentive to get one particular device over another, especially if the hardware of all high end devices from all manufacturers is almost identical? Unfortunately, if you want the stock Android experience you'll have to get a Nexus, or flash a stock rom built from the ICS source code. Can't have your cake and eat it too I guess..
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[Q] jelly bean or ice cream

hello i have a request to developers. When the source code of jelly bean will get out do you port it or you still continue the port of ICS or CM9 ?

19maslak1995 said:
hello i have a request to developers. When the source code of jelly bean will get out do you port it or you still continue the port of ICS or CM9 ?
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I think a complete port of ICS would be usefull before start porting JB. some features of JB as the new keyboard and google now should be rather easy to implement into ICS, too, while others like vsync and tripple buffering will be way more work to do.

Jellybean won't have flash also it doesn't come out in 2 months. If you want it then pre order the nexus 7 a really damn cheap tablet which is quad core with jellybean with 1 month exclusivity.
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It has been years since GB has been launched but still CM7 port is in progress. You got your answer.

Yeah, I totally agree. It would be probably better to finish ICS first and then start to port JB. I think, that JB isnt necessary because it doesnt have many new features and it would take a long time until it would be a fully usable ROM.

tadeas482 said:
Yeah, I totally agree. It would be probably better to finish ICS first and then start to port JB. I think, that JB isnt necessary because it doesnt have many new features and it would take a long time until it would be a fully usable ROM.
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I tried Jelly Bean on the Nexus and I thought it was a huge improvement over-all, enough for me to wanting to get the Nexus if it wasn't for the S3 purchase I recently made. The Siri like thing also works so much better than the Samsung's stupid S-Voice which hardly works.
The performance is hugely noticeable too.

djricekcn said:
I tried Jelly Bean on the Nexus and I thought it was a huge improvement over-all, enough for me to wanting to get the Nexus if it wasn't for the S3 purchase I recently made. The Siri like thing also works so much better than the Samsung's stupid S-Voice which hardly works.
The performance is hugely noticeable too.
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Yeah, I hope I will get nexus soon, too.

maybe ICS :-?

What's so special about any new android version

I wish to know that why people get excited over a new android version. I mean we have all functionality including flash on ics so why be excited over jelly bean or any new version. I mean isnt android ics perfect already on sgs3 . Why want to update to new versions. iOS or windows users get happy over an update because they r restricted like recent introduction of panorama just recently in ios and micro sd card option for windows user, as far as I say how has android improved since gingerbread.ics seems perfect to me coz it's already buttery smooth. Just wondering ?

exactly, Android is boss right now, so what's wrong with getting excited over some extra bits and bobs?

You wouldn't be asking this if you had experienced Jelly Bean on the GSIII after using ICS.
Jelly Bean is wayyyy smoother, also there are obviously many many more improvements over ICS that you or I will probably never notice, but they do make our experience better.

you can use flash in jb. I can do in jb same things I done in ics. System now is faster and smoother

Because we love flashing new rom.
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because people like to get new and better things, especially advanced user. I believe you are some of the only people who complain about getting a new update. and flash is also working in jelly bean

emahmood87 said:
I wish to know that why people get excited over a new android version. I mean we have all functionality including flash on ics so why be excited over jelly bean or any new version. I mean isnt android ics perfect already on sgs3 . Why want to update to new versions. iOS or windows users get happy over an update because they r restricted like recent introduction of panorama just recently in ios and micro sd card option for windows user, as far as I say how has android improved since gingerbread.ics seems perfect to me coz it's already buttery smooth. Just wondering ?
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simple things like google now.
it's like when you're favourite movie gets a sequel or artist brings out a new song.

Because in don't like ice creams but I love jelly beans, especially the red and black ones!
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sidthegreatest said:
You wouldn't be asking this if you had experienced Jelly Bean on the GSIII after using ICS.
Jelly Bean is wayyyy smoother, also there are obviously many many more improvements over ICS that you or I will probably never notice, but they do make our experience better.
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People keep saying this.
I tested side by side and they dont behave any different

sidthegreatest said:
You wouldn't be asking this if you had experienced Jelly Bean on the GSIII after using ICS.
Jelly Bean is wayyyy smoother, also there are obviously many many more improvements over ICS that you or I will probably never notice, but they do make our experience better.
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exactly. like pulling down the notification bar dims the background screen.not exactly 'useful', but pretty tasty.

Yeah i know u can use flash on Jelly bean too. I have actually flashed alot of roms, in fact using the latest JB right now .... yup agreed google now is one of the things in jelly bean, but still. Anyhow I am always happy to c new updates but i think we only see marginal improvements coz its already perfect as ics. and to be honest speed and stability is something which is exactly the same after some period of use either on ics or jelly bean.

I am looking forward for 200 hundred new features. =D
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emahmood87 said:
I wish to know that why people get excited over a new android version. I mean we have all functionality including flash on ics so why be excited over jelly bean or any new version. I mean isnt android ics perfect already on sgs3 . Why want to update to new versions. iOS or windows users get happy over an update because they r restricted like recent introduction of panorama just recently in ios and micro sd card option for windows user, as far as I say how has android improved since gingerbread.ics seems perfect to me coz it's already buttery smooth. Just wondering ?
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Well based on your logic, android should stay on ICS and not try to improve things cause ICS is perfect......
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If you adon't like flashing and trying out new things, xda is not the place for you. The best thing i like about Google is the continous work on updates or else it would become an ios...

emahmood87 said:
I wish to know that why people get excited over a new android version. I mean we have all functionality including flash on ics so why be excited over jelly bean or any new version. I mean isnt android ics perfect already on sgs3 . Why want to update to new versions. iOS or windows users get happy over an update because they r restricted like recent introduction of panorama just recently in ios and micro sd card option for windows user, as far as I say how has android improved since gingerbread.ics seems perfect to me coz it's already buttery smooth. Just wondering ?
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Because this Android wonderful phone i mean wonderful toy has lot to give for time pass to all these people which you can't understand. Their life almost move around the phone only. Sleeping, waking up everything its addiction they live their life. Their life is dedicated to phone. Phone, phone and just phone
Or you suggest what else is the best time pass? Watching TV? NO! reading newspaper, uh so boring! The same news if read on S3, wow what a charm :laugh:
If they are missing lot of important things in life, so what! they have S3 weapon in their hand, no body can beat them.
So proud of you the XDA army, keep it up :good:

I will say this from what I have noticed and I noticed it back when Honeycomb was coming out. Everyone said "Oh Honeycomb is where it is, it's so nice and smooth and the UI is beautiful screw GB" then when ICS came out it was "HC is laggy and sucks, ICS is the sh*T and is so fast and smooth, it's what HC should have been" etc.... Now that JB is out you hear a lot of the same about ICS as you did about HC when ICS came out. It's just an observation and find it kinda funny

graffixnyc said:
I will say this from what I have noticed and I noticed it back when Honeycomb was coming out. Everyone said "Oh Honeycomb is where it is, it's so nice and smooth and the UI is beautiful screw GB" then when ICS came out it was "HC is laggy and sucks, ICS is the sh*T and is so fast and smooth, it's what HC should have been" etc.... Now that JB is out you hear a lot of the same about ICS as you did about HC when ICS came out. It's just an observation and find it kinda funny
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Well thats a good thing if you think about it, that means each new release is better than the previous one.
Also HC never really received great praises, it is the least version of android talked about ( also cause it was tablets but apparently wasn't that great).
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because we are not iPhone users, we love to flash new roms, nightlies lol.
Its all about brincking and fun

I heard we get a new row of icons...
*highfive*
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There are hundreds of new tweaks and many new features are being introduced in every new android updates. Just Google don't advertise them like other phone manufacturers . If android gets stuck with Jb and no other future updates, then the whole android modding community will be clueless about what to do next.

[Discussion] Any News about Android [4.2.x]

Hello guys.....
As we all know that Samsung made a huge changes for thier smartphones with jellybean 4.1.2......
One more thing we all get bored with jellybean 4.1.2..... Is it right....???
And what do you think....??? And what changes going to be done in jellybean 4.2.x....... What features going to be add
Will samsung improve more (or) only make minute changes
Did you get any news (or) information about upcoming update or leaks for Jellybean 4.2
So what your opinion on this
Lets share your thoughts opinions, leaks

Reversed

I would rather want key lime pie.. I can skip the 4.2.1 update...
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Samsung uses to hold 6 months from a new major release to provides its latest devices with the new version, so 4.2.x must arrive on may-June to sIII & note 2
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How's it going everyone. I'm new to this section of the forum as I just upgraded from a S3. I recently updated my Note 2 but it still shows 4.1.1 is there a 4.1.2 out? I'm in the US and not sure what is the latest stock version available for the Note 2. Any help is appreciated.

Maybe samsung will do the youtube fix with the bar
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I prefer 4.1.x to 4.2.x so I'll likely skip that update if it comes. I'm actually on 4.1.1 now after reversing back from 4.1.2 and I'm happy with it.
When I had my Nexus 4.2 was slower and buggier than 4.1.
Tapatalked

I dont see any diffrence between the 4.1.2
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personally, i dont really mind when we get 4.2.1. there arent that many add ons that i would consider significant enough to warrant an update.
want lockscreen widgets? most music apps already have them and some of the other apps on the market already do too.
want photo sphere? i dont see how samsung (or other app developers) wouldnt be able to add that themselves to their own camera app.
improved keyboard with gesture typing? we already have that.
multiple users? dunno about you guys but im the only one using my phone. sure, would be nice to lock out friends with a guest account when they borrow my phone, but not a necessity or something i'll use everyday.
wireless mirroring? cant we already do that with allshare?
daydream? not something i'd use since it pretty much stops the device from going to sleep, which will reduce battery life.
4.2.1 is mainly an improvement for those who are using unadulterated aosp and aokp, but for someone like me who doesnt actually mind touchwiz, its not significant enough for me to shout out whoop dee doo.
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How's it going everyone. I'm new to this section of the forum as I just upgraded from a S3. I recently updated my Note 2 but it still shows 4.1.1 is there a 4.1.2 out? I'm in the US and not sure what is the latest stock version available for the Note 2. Any help is appreciated.
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4.1.2 is out for some regions but not all yet. theres been a few revised 4.1.2 updates for my device already so maybe check with kies on yours?

I hope Samsung add a better way to manage your tabs in stock browser.( like the way in Dolphin Browser, Chrome etc.) :fingers-crossed:
I can't believe they didn't implemented such thing in first place, considering the fact that we have this ginormous screen.

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And what do you think....??? And what changes going to be done in jellybean 4.2.x....... What features going to be add
opinions, leaks
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4.2.1 has been out for a couple months now.
You can see how it runs by flashing a CM10 rom or even better AOSPA.

as usual, samsung will release s4 and note3 first, then update note2

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as usual, samsung will release s4 and note3 first, then update note2
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That'll be for Key Lime Pie. It's a lot more possible for us to get a 4.2.1 update before Note 3 gets released.
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victorator said:
4.2.1 has been out for a couple months now.
You can see how it runs by flashing a CM10 rom or even better AOSPA.
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I've a broken Ferrari in my garage too.
'Swyped' from my GT-N7100

Better take a care of your car then your phone.
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Get rid of the battery drain on 4.1.2 please

They will probbably create a fix to it.
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So..... Adter seeing Galaxy s4 software features on 4.2.2..... Its to exciting for us...
Egarly waiting to see 4.2.2:thumbup: on note 2

You folks do know that there has already been a 4.2.1 leak for the S3 a while back. Most likely they will start rolling it out after the S4 becomes commercially available.
The firmware wasn't very stable as it was a development build but it did contain many of the features that ship with the S4.
I imagine the Note2 version will contain some extra stuff.
You can get the S3 firmware from Sammobile.

lgstoian said:
You folks do know that there has already been a 4.2.1 leak for the S3 a while back. Most likely they will start rolling it out after the S4 becomes commercially available.
The firmware wasn't very stable as it was a development build but it did contain many of the features that ship with the S4.
I imagine the Note2 version will contain some extra stuff.
You can get the S3 firmware from Sammobile.
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I am talking about 4.2.2..... Not 4.2 or 4.2.1

[Q] Does Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Will Ever Get Cyanogenmod??

What DO You Think Guys Does Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Will ever Get cyanogenmod. or just bunch of stock rom's modification that claims to be Rom development
and please Dont say Get Nexus if u want AOSP 16GB + no sd card slot is not good neither their hardware are god and nor its avaliable in my country
HTC ONE ALREADY GOT CM10.1 by"codeworkx"
https://plus.google.com/111398485184813224730/posts/aJHAEuhyfzM
Even Koush developer and maker of cwm
http://koush.com/post/one-review
Is it end of CM development for galaxy series starting from S4

nitinvaid said:
What DO You Think Guys Does Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Will ever Get cyanogenmod. or just bunch of stock rom's modification that claims to be Rom development
and please Dont say Get Nexus if u want AOSP 16GB + no sd card slot is not good neither their hardware are god and nor its avaliable in my country
HTC ONE ALREADY GOT CM10.1 by"codeworkx"
https://plus.google.com/111398485184813224730/posts/aJHAEuhyfzM
Even Koush developer and maker of cwm
http://koush.com/post/one-review
Is it end of CM development for galaxy series starting from S4
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I am sure both s4 will get cm.

The only Thing About HTC i like IS Cyanogenmod in it other wise i dont like device with out sd card nor its aluminium body easy scratchable.

nitinvaid said:
The only Think About HTC i like IS Cyanogenmod in it other wise i dont like device with out sd card nor its aluminium body easy scratchable.
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I dont think we will ever get CM on 9500. Without sources from Samsung make coding for the exynos chipset is to freakin hard. Maybe we will get CM on the 9505. But in generall, CM team have lost their trust in Samsung devices. So we will see if we get CM on this device or not.

Question one
Why do we need aosp on s4 or even htc one?what advantage does it holds compared to the goodies of samsung rom?
Btw it's always good to have an option to choose from.
《posted from s3》

It seems we might be getting CM after all:
https://plus.google.com/100275307499530023476/posts/U2Phq8KowGQ
Steve Kondik just stated that cyanogenmod will be supporting the S4.

bala_gamer said:
Question one
Why do we need aosp on s4 or even htc one?what advantage does it holds compared to the goodies of samsung rom?
Btw it's always good to have an option to choose from.
《posted from s3》
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Same here. :good:

This will go for the I9505 I think Snapdragon version.....
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bala_gamer said:
Question one
Why do we need aosp on s4 or even htc one?what advantage does it holds compared to the goodies of samsung rom?
Btw it's always good to have an option to choose from.
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CM10 send to run faster and smoother than touchwiz.
Plus they have tons of themes in the market
Those are some of the main reasons I want CM10 on my devices.
type R-blood

Actionx1 said:
CM10 send to run faster and smoother than touchwiz.
Plus they have tons of themes in the market
Those are some of the main reasons I want CM10 on my devices.
type R-blood
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I don't know but i'm I the only one feel vanilla UI is boring?

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CM10 send to run faster and smoother than touchwiz.
Plus they have tons of themes in the market
Those are some of the main reasons I want CM10 on my devices.
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The runs faster argument is invalid with new gen phones and roms. The ui is sleek though and we can get the pure aosp look with aosp like themes.
I agree with the galore of themes available but again if Google adds theming support in their next iteration as mentioned in the rumor mill then it's going to be tough again.
《posted from s3》

bala_gamer said:
Question one
Why do we need aosp on s4 or even htc one?what advantage does it holds compared to the goodies of samsung rom?
Btw it's always good to have an option to choose from.
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Please.... every one has different need's
someone will came and say what is the need for S4 stay with S3
I dont like samsung firmware what ever it has to offer....

bala_gamer said:
The runs faster argument is invalid with new gen phones and roms. The ui is sleek though and we can get the pure aosp look with aosp like themes.
I agree with the galore of themes available but again if Google adds theming support in their next iteration as mentioned in the rumor mill then it's going to be tough again.
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http://www.gsmarena.com/next_version_of_android_to_be_43_still_called_jelly_bean-news-5932.php
read that no 5.0 in coming months

ilabs said:
It seems we might be getting CM after all:
https://plus.google.com/100275307499530023476/posts/U2Phq8KowGQ
Steve Kondik just stated that cyanogenmod will be supporting the S4.
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may be GT-I9505

i9505 will most likely get support. It shouldn't be any harder to port than the HTC One.

bala_gamer said:
The runs faster argument is invalid with new gen phones and roms. The ui is sleek though and we can get the pure aosp look with aosp like themes.
I agree with the galore of themes available but again if Google adds theming support in their next iteration as mentioned in the rumor mill then it's going to be tough again.
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Maybe I'm just experiencing a placebo effect but personally I feel that touchwiz on S4 has a slight lag.
As for theming, that falls to Samsung to add support for that. HTC had a couple of themes for the Sensation back in Sense 3.0
I think there's would make a big difference.
type R-blood

nitinvaid said:
may be GT-I9505
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No doubt, 9505 is getting it for sure. The question is about 9500, surely someone will rise for the occasion
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Hope It WIll get Atleast same as Galaxy S3,
ITs CM10.1 is very Smooth

hung2900 said:
I don't know but i'm I the only one feel vanilla UI is boring?
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Its not booring at all. It got more costomization than the stock one. It. Simplefaster, better looking, runs more fluid, update came faster. Better contact and sms App. The aosp browser is also faster.
So I realy hope we will get CM on 9505. And pls dont ask why we need CM. They have done a amazing work, and gave us a choice beetween heavy bloated stock firmware or pure android butter smooth experience.

007shaolin said:
Its not booring at all. It got more costomization than the stock one. It. Simplefaster, better looking, runs more fluid, update came faster. Better contact and sms App. The aosp browser is also faster.
So I realy hope we will get CM on 9505. And pls dont ask why we need CM. They have done a amazing work, and gave us a choice beetween heavy bloated stock firmware or pure android butter smooth experience.
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I meant the UI, not ROM