Samsung Galaxy S 2.2 update
Posted: 5 hours ago
Hi folks
Thanks a lot for all your patience regarding the Galaxy S froyo update.
Our handset team have been working closely with Samsung regarding this update and future updates and would like to share their news with you.
Our goal is to make the update process smoother and we are working to become the only mobile operator offering FOTA (Firmware over the Air) updates for the Samsung product range. The aim was and still is to have the FOTA update available at some point today. If for reasons outwith our control we are unable to have a FOTA update process fully functioning by close of play today, then we will make the update available for download via Samsung KIES tomorrow (Dec 1st)
Thanks again for all the feedback you've given us through our forums.
Cheers
Barry
T-Mobile forum team
http://support.t-mobile.co.uk/discussions/index?page=forums&topic=80103825157760012c52e07803002f32
I wonder if they are just creating a package for FOTA or sorting out the bugs in the 2.2 update also? Probably just adding all the t-mobile crap
OTA is an interesting choice....
How do they know whether a phone has the T-mobile product code? Does that mean the update will be sent to all the T-mobile Galaxy S phones?
Or what if you originally had a T-mobile product code and now have XEU after using the KIES hack, will T-mobile try to send you the upgrade?
These are probably very simple questions, but I'm new to smartphones
enigmameusa said:
OTA is an interesting choice....
How do they know whether a phone has the T-mobile product code? Does that mean the update will be sent to all the T-mobile Galaxy S phones?
Or what if you originally had a T-mobile product code and now have XEU after using the KIES hack, will T-mobile try to send you the upgrade?
These are probably very simple questions, but I'm new to smartphones
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I doubt they even can push it out it looks like another line to me as they said it would be out by the end of november via kies in the first place. There is still no update in kies at the moment
Hi,
just wondering if anyone knows where i should be looking to find out release dates for official firmware upgrades?
at the moment my GT-I9505 has a version ending XXUAMDM and whenever i check from the phone or on kies it says that i already have the latest updates, but i know there are more updates since this version. someone told me before that the uk should be receiving an update on July 7th, but that never happened for me. It's a UK sim-free handset, and i'm currently using t-mobile network.
anyone know where samsung annouce these updates?
The btu update hasn't been released yet. No one knows why, Samsung just seem to be dragging their heels.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2
ok, i'll keep waiting...but does anyone know where samsung announces this kind of thing? is there a blog or something?
Australian Carrier comapny Telstra confirmed today that Samsung will skip the Android 4.2.2 update for the Galaxy Note II 4G that carrier has in offer. This doesn’t mean that all devices that didnt got the update yet will be pushed directly to newest (officially unreleased) Android version. It may be possible that some of older devices will still receive update for 4.2.2 and then 4.3 if supported, but as for now there is no official statement from Samsung itself.
We will of course update you on future findings about update schedule, so stay tuned and keep your fingers scrossed – official launch of Anroid 4.3 is right around the corner – maybe also for Samsung customers.
Source: Telstra
Hey guys, i've searched through the forums and as yet I havn't ran into anyone with the same problem. I bought a Galaxy s4 from gumtree, and it turns out its a i9507 with optus branded firmware. I really want to update to the new 4.3 software, but cant do that as optus hasnt released anything (and wont for ages). I'm wondering if any of you had the link for an unbranded version of the official samsung firmware, so in the future i can simply update when samsung releases new software. I've only ever found i9505 updates, and seeing though thats not my exact model number i've restrained from updating (as i'm not sure of any possible issues associated with this). I've attached a screenshot for reference, and any help would be greatly appreciated!
WAIT!!!!
WAIT!!!! Even if you find a firmware DONT DO IT!!! I have the galaxy S4 I9507, it's the newest version and only released in Australia and Hong Kong. I have an unbranded one (through virgin, which are owned by optus but you usually get a non carrier specific version)
It's not otus that isn't releasing the firmware, it's samsung, they have for other versions yes, but the I9507 has a different speed processor than all of them and a different processor all together than the earlier versions.
Unless you can get an unbranded firmware specifically for the I9507 (not I9506 or I9505) you could possibly damage your phone and definitely void any warranty or insurance.
I wan't to update to 4.3 but it's samsung that has to release that update for this model, optus can't do anything until they receive it, by which time we will have already found it without the optus branding elswhere.
You can maybe hound samsung but I doubt that will get you far, I am going to kee on it though, will let you know if I get anywhere
Forgot to mention: because it is only a AUS and HK version the only place it could possibly be released before here is Hong Kong. I doubt Samsung would wait long if at all to release the AUS firmware if not at the same time as the Hong Kong. Meaning as soon as the update is available it will be automatically notified to you through kies or an OTA update. Unfortunately there is no getting it quicker from elsewhere as there is no elsewhere right now.
broden25 said:
Hey guys, i've searched through the forums and as yet I havn't ran into anyone with the same problem. I bought a Galaxy s4 from gumtree, and it turns out its a i9507 with optus branded firmware. I really want to update to the new 4.3 software, but cant do that as optus hasnt released anything (and wont for ages). I'm wondering if any of you had the link for an unbranded version of the official samsung firmware, so in the future i can simply update when samsung releases new software. I've only ever found i9505 updates, and seeing though thats not my exact model number i've restrained from updating (as i'm not sure of any possible issues associated with this). I've attached a screenshot for reference, and any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hello guys
Today youmobile contacted Samsung to clarify that our lovely s4 mini will not be forgotten
And he had the confirmation that the gs4 mini will get it
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update : officialy we will not get lollipop .. F**ck u samsung
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Update : petition to get lollipop please sign here https://www.change.org/p/samsung-up...nternational-versions-to-android-5-0-lollipop and new project to develope unofficial stock lollipop proposed by @Loulou-13 here #78
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entr...irmed-Plans-for-Galaxy-Ace-4-ACe-Style-Update
minOu45 said:
Hello guys
Today youmobile contacted Samsung to clarify that our lovely s4 mini will not be forgotten
And he had the confirmation that the gs4 mini will get it
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Can you provide the link to the picture too?
XxM4tzexX said:
Can you provide the link to the picture too?
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Here you go.. Scroll down to see the "S4 Family"
http://samsung.youmobile.org/
Would be nice to see an actual quote of Samsung UK's response.
As i already have said ,it's totaly wrong ! no official Lollipop for S4-mini ......
Samsung have said that it's an internal memory limitation .... 8 Go is not enought !
They don't want to do effort !!! ......... and with ALL of theirs "bloats" ,it's not surprising .. pffff !!!!!
That's why the only way is to have an "unofficial" Lollipop exploit with "S6 lollipop preject" team ( ....or maybe with ploiki's team !!! :fingers-crossed: ) that's a big challenge !!!
!!!! Forget Samsung's poor development ! think "XDA" the best !!!!!!!
Mitko said:
Would be nice to see an actual quote of Samsung UK's response.
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Samsung uk did not convey message to public.
But they do communicate with carriers as to their approval of the "bloat" on part of carrier.
ThreeUK said their version of lollipop failed testing and concluded there won't be lp due to mem limits.
But ThreeIreland said their software was approved and seeding will begin shortly.
That is the summary. But usually no carrier gives more details about discussions with oems
Loulou-13 said:
As i already have said ,it's totaly wrong ! no official Lollipop for S4-mini ......
Samsung have said that it's an internal memory limitation .... 8 Go is not enought !
They don't want to do effort !!! ......... and with ALL of theirs "bloats" ,it's not surprising .. pffff !!!!!
That's why the only way is to have an "unofficial" Lollipop exploit with "S6 lollipop preject" team ( ....or maybe with ploiki's team !!! :fingers-crossed: ) that's a big challenge !!!
!!!! Forget Samsung's poor development ! think "XDA" the best !!!!!!!
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it all seems very confusing. One carrier says they will release a Lollipop update, another says they cannot. A response from Samsung regarding an official Lollipop update for the international models has not been published yet but if a carrier decided to update theirs and it was possible, then we may just see an official update from Samsung.
minOu45 said:
it all seems very confusing. One carrier says they will release a Lollipop update, another says they cannot. A response from Samsung regarding an official Lollipop update for the international models has not been published yet but if a carrier decided to update theirs and it was possible, then we may just see an official update from Samsung.
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A carrier ?! no ,i don't think at all ...
If there are no development of "Lollipop" firmware source-base released (and decided ! ) by the manufacturer , a mobil operator can't ask for this Lollipop version because it need "new" work .
they are only interrested by the "money" ! they prefer to seel new devices..... that offert "good" support for a long period ...
An example n December 2014 when they have come out these "gear watches" ,they have updated very quickly on "very" short period many modems and firmwares for compatibilty for many devices ( our S4-mini with modem ****UCNK1 and superior ) ......just for cell !!!
BUT we never have had KK 4.4.4 ..... and no effort for to include news features of S5 S5-mini /note4 ....
Loulou-13 said:
A carrier ?! no ,i don't think at all ...
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All s4 mini models have same chipsets. So ground work will be identical for all models. The UI and prebuilt apps will be same too. All they need to do is to make other essentials like RIL, multi-sim, nfc etc which differ between models. Also all s4 minis have 1.5gb ram.
So if samsung works on lollipop they will consider 2 important things. 1.Difficulty 2.Demand.
Demand is plenty. Difficulty is more in case of carrier branded models. It is relatively hassle free with international models. If one carrier confirms the update
[which they did], then international models will get it too.
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/4...-will-receive-android-5-0-lollipop-update.htm
Keep us updated!
jnvdh06 said:
Keep us updated!
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:laugh: !
you will be sure at 100% that if there are an eventual update , here on XDA you will be informed NEAR SOMES SMALLS MINUTES after release !
But i'm convinced that there won't be official Lollipop firmware ... ( but i hope that i'm wrong ! )
Loulou-13 said:
:laugh: !
you will be sure at 100% that if there are an eventual update , here on XDA you will be informed NEAR SOMES SMALLS MINUTES after release !
But i'm convinced that there won't be official Lollipop firmware ... ( but i hope that i'm wrong ! )
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I agree with you, normally Samsung announces the update and not the carriers. Would surprise me if Samsung has changed it's update policy.
j0ep0 said:
I agree with you, normally Samsung announces the update and not the carriers. Would surprise me if Samsung has changed it's update policy.
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There are not "official" announcement !!!!! it's "just" a poor simple TWEET ....... and there are many tweets and lots of articles in contradiction......
Loulou-13 said:
There are not "official" announcement !!!!! it's "just" a poor simple TWEET ....... and there are many tweets and lots of articles in contradiction......
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youmobile contacted samsung and the update will be there for our device.but samsung dont write a exact time for the release so be patience just a few weeks and the update will be her
A major confusion happened yesterday when UK
branch of "Three" carrier tweeted that the Galaxy S4
mini will not be getting Android 5.0 Lollipop update due
to Memory limitation, after few hours "ThreeIreland"
branch tweeted that the S4 mini update is approved
and passed the testing process.
Today, we reached out to Samsung to get a clearance
about this. Low-end and mid-range users are NOT
forgotten by Samsung, the Korean giant is working hard
to bring Lollipop love to as many devices as possible,
but time is tight (posted by youmobile)
Would be nice to have multiple, more known sources. Again I hope 5.0.1 will come, but "wait a couple of weeks" is a bit too vague.
Three ireland said to me that s4 mini lollipop cancelled for them.
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Samsung Information is accurate, only unlocked version will get the update.
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minOu45 said:
Three ireland said to me that s4 mini lollipop cancelled for them.
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Samsung Information is accurate, only unlocked version will get the update.
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so we will have the update for all s4 mini i9195/90/92
Wait, official will get and carriers no?
If Samsung will release LP for S4 Mini, all carriers will got it!, no only GENERIC version.
Ofc, It's only my opinion.