Samsung Media Event Sep 16 - Vibrant General

Samsung is holding an event tomorrow to show off the media hub and the US galaxy tabs.
However, the question is, will they announce when froyo will be be available?
BTW, the event starts at 6pm EST.
http://pocketnow.com/android/galaxy-tab-on-verizon-announcement-on-9-16

Thanx for posting so hopefully that media hub app will work tomorrow after 6pm lol... coz right now its just a waste of space

The new leaked firmware contains media hub an it works
I'll show you.
See. It works in the update.
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SamVib said:
The new leaked firmware contains media hub an it works
I'll show you.
See. It works in the update.
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Hopefully, after tomorrow there will be a much wider selection. I haven't been brave enough to actually pony up to pay for anything yet but, I have been pretty impressed so far with the quality of the previews that I have watched..

Can't wait, I hope they confirm Froyo because the G2 is getting right out of the box, we should have gotten that too.
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1 more hour! I'm hoping engadget has a live blog to update the action.

Is this on TV or on their website?

clivo360 said:
1 more hour! I'm hoping engadget has a live blog to update the action.
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engadget? i dont see Steve Jobs speaking on the Agenda.....

ELStiko said:
engadget? i dont see Steve Jobs speaking on the Agenda.....
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They covered the HTC event yesterday, but it doesn't look like they're covering this one.
The have a live blog on androidcentral.com

http://gizmodo.com/5640175/the-galaxy-tab-will-be-on-the-death-star-att
Basically, Galaxy Tab is hitting all major US carriers, wifi only version in the works. No news about phones at all.

Saiboogu said:
http://gizmodo.com/5640175/the-galaxy-tab-will-be-on-the-death-star-att
Basically, Galaxy Tab is hitting all major US carriers, wifi only version in the works. No news about phones at all.
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That's too bad. Tab's and another mobile devices are worthless without 3g. You're basically left with a machine that you can only use to it's fullest potential at a Starbucks or at home.

I'm officially starting to get worried about the froyo update. Samsung has had two major press events in the past two weeks and haven't even mentioned a word about froyo. I'm starting to think only the European/Korean models will get froyo.

^^I believe Samsung never promised the US phones to have Froyo in sept, just the different forums members did. The Euro Galaxy S is scheduled to get Froyo, NO ONE said the US versions will be getting it in September

kponti said:
^^I believe Samsung never promised the US phones to have Froyo in sept, just the different forums members did. The Euro Galaxy S is scheduled to get Froyo, NO ONE said the US versions will be getting it in September
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Dude, Samsung and TMO have both said that we're getting Froyo... chill the hell out.

Why did you guys think this press release would be about their phones? Of course, you were probably thinking they would mention it somewhere in the press, but in actuality it was mostly about their Tab.
Go to this link: http://phandroid.com/2010/08/31/samsung-mobile-experience-event-september-16th-whats-being-shown/
And read what it said. "Latest Android device and media hub."
Just saying. That's all.

aad4321 said:
ALRIGHT. i think its time that we start a petition, or something towards Samsung giving additional information on 2.2 for their galaxy s phones. They think people dont care but we do!!!
Coming from HTC phones, developer phones, etc they are very responsive with what the community is asking. Samsung...not
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I think there are already two going in this forum. Might as well jump on one that has numbers. Search, they're on here some where.

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That's too bad. Tab's and another mobile devices are worthless without 3g. You're basically left with a machine that you can only use to it's fullest potential at a Starbucks or at home.
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They said BOTH 3g and wifi-only versions will be available.

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That's too bad. Tab's and another mobile devices are worthless without 3g. You're basically left with a machine that you can only use to it's fullest potential at a Starbucks or at home.
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Couldn't we just tether our phone and the tab? With mobile ap or any other tethering app? I would think if it doesn't work that way there would be an app or hack that could make it possible...

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Couldn't we just tether our phone and the tab? With mobile ap or any other tethering app? I would think if it doesn't work that way there would be an app or hack that could make it possible...
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You know that they will not ALL be wifi only, right? There will be a 3G version for all of the big 4.

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You know that they will not ALL be wifi only, right? There will be a 3G version for all of the big 4.
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Yes, I am aware of that. I was giving a solution to the person I quoted. Not to mention that engadget is reporting that the 3g versions will most likely be sold on contract, possibly meaning you may need a data plan. I'm suggesting (if it is possible), wait, let the reviews from actual 3g users come in, and then by the wifi tab cheaper and off contract...

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Froyo is...

Still not here... Where the heck is it!!?
I'm getting a little tired of waiting for a gps fix.
not positive but i'm pretty sure samsung said the end of september :[
and trust me, we all are.
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not positive but i'm pretty sure samsung said the end of september :[
and trust me, we all are.
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At the earliest most likely... patience Lil grasshopper
samsung is holding an event on the 16th to show off the media hub on the galaxy s phones and to show off some new models. I'd expect them to make an official announcement then since they've been rather quiet recently.
Some tmo rep said the same thing. End of this month. He also had to mention the g2 end of this month too. Kinda wondered should have I waited
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tribalb said:
Some tmo rep said the same thing. End of this month. He also had to mention the g2 end of this month too. Kinda wondered should have I waited
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eh, the G2 isn't much of an upgrade over the slide so I'd say you made the right choice.
Well with verizon's version of the galaxy s out, i think there is nothing to hold a massive upgrade to all versions back.
given that the tab is going to be running froyo real soon, the galaxy s phones shouldn't be that far behind. in fact, i think they should get the update first, but hey, what do i know
is this the latest update we'll get? will we be getting 3.0?
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is this the latest update we'll get? will we be getting 3.0?
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considering the number of devices sold, we'll probably get 3.0
Gingerbread would be great and a good pr move on the part of samsung. My expectation is low though simply because they will want people to buy new phones. Gingerbread will be an easy upgrade too because out would be vanilla with touchwiz and widgets being addons. The Tab has similar hardware and it may get it, making a custom ROM likely.
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Not the time to talk about Gingerbread right?
I need the froyo first!!
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My expectation is low though simply because they will want people to buy new phones.
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ugh. i hope not. the galaxy s is pretty much future proof for the time being, as it smokes any snapdragons out there. if samsung doesn't want their flagship phone to sink, they will thoroughly support it
(i hope)
My expectation is low though simply because they will want people to buy new phones.
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Me too. Samsung known for their bad support for older models !
For example Samsung Omnia they stopped supporting the device after 1 year only !! NO WM6.5 !!
HTC is way better in supporting old mobiles !
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Me too. Samsung known for their bad support for older models !
For example Samsung Omnia they stopped supporting the device after 1 year only !! NO WM6.5 !!
HTC is way better in supporting old mobiles !
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Last I checked, Samsung hasn't actually offered a phone to 100 carriers around the planet, including all 4 US national carriers.
As long as a single large American carrier demands the next version of Android, we ALL will get it.
I don't see the connection between froyo and the gps fix. If it was an android fix then we should have a fix already, I expect it is firmware based.
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aad4321 said:
disagree it is one of the best phones yet with a processor with less Mhz but still out preforms.
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its performance boost I would imagine is because of the JIT compiler found in android 2.2.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
jz9833 said:
its performance boost I would imagine is because of the JIT compiler found in android 2.2.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
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I believe you're on point with that statement. I too could be wrong though
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dalepa said:
Still not here... Where the heck is it!!?
I'm getting a little tired of waiting for a gps fix.
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What you didn't get the OTA last night
rogerchew said:
is this the latest update we'll get? will we be getting 3.0?
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Well I just got of the phone with my contacts at Tmo. and Samsung and they have it set for Xmas day......
On a more serious note...
jz9833 said:
its performance boost I would imagine is because of the JIT compiler found in android 2.2.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
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Im thinking this is also true, which leads me to think that this phone is going to be pretty damn awesome after 2.2. Then again this could just be wishful thinking...
Just wondering how the GalaxyS community is going to react if 2.2 isn't 100% PERFECT.... :grabs popcorn:
mmmm popcorn.... mmmm (visits microwave...)
anyone whining bout the gps fix needs to check out rooting and flashing eugenes vibrant 9 rom, ive made this comment like 15 times buuuuuut. i get a lock within 10meters in only 10 seconds with the gps on and the cell tower assist feature on. no nead to play around in Lbstestmode menus just turn on location settings in the menu open maps and find "my location"... and this is inside my apartment....
I cant wait for ALL the bonuses in 2.2 like flash and included wifi tethering but do we really need to make a million threads about it??? lol

FROYO via Keis in October. Via engadget

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samsu...1866?v=wall&story_fbid=161124793901551&ref=mf
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Translated.
Devices by OS or Manufacturer ... "Samsung Mobile Spain: Many of us are wondering about the date of publication of the Update for Galaxy S Froy. Finally it will be in late October through Samsung Kies"Which means:"Samsung Mobile UK: A lot of you are Asking about the release ...
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Translated:
Repost and old news.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788804
We don't even really have kies in U.S. On top of that if its UK only it will just sit there like previous froyo rom that was leaked.
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Translated:
Repost and old news.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788804
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OUr posts are six minutes apart and you call mine old news? Lawl.
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OUr posts are six minutes apart and you call mine old news? Lawl.
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Yea obviously you didn't look before posting your thread.
This is for the galaxy s.... IN SPAIN. This does not apply to people with the vibrant. I would assume the U.S. is more of a priority to Samsung, therefore froyo should be out before then.
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This is for the galaxy s.... IN SPAIN. This does not apply to people with the vibrant. I would assume the U.S. is more of a priority to Samsung, therefore froyo should be out before then.
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why US is more priority,
and even its true,
would you expect Tmobile will do a quick job in modifying it?
Emama said:
why US is more priority,
and even its true,
would you expect Tmobile will do a quick job in modifying it?
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Why wouldn't the United States be more of a priority? I didn't even think anyone would have to think about that one.
Sorry if that came out wrong but it is just how it is.
misticalx said:
Why wouldn't the United States be more of a priority? I didn't even think anyone would have to think about that one.
Sorry if that came out wrong but it is just how it is.
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Well, Samsung is a Korean company first off. Second of all, carriers don't lock/change their handsets like the US does, so it gets much easier to update when you take the carrier out of the equation. This is why Europe/Asia get new phones and the updates for those phones before the US.
That is just how it is.
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Why wouldn't the United States be more of a priority? I didn't even think anyone would have to think about that one.
Sorry if that came out wrong but it is just how it is.
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Just remember that we only make up a small portion of the world and also that the galaxy s came out before the vibrant. It makes more sense for samsung to update that first.
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FROYO, as early as the end of October, maybe.
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Fixed that for you...
And simply by the first launch day, US version of the Galaxy S is much later than the regular i9000, so it is not hard to guess the U.S. variants would get it later than the international version.
Holy crap will everyone just shut up about Froyo. Enjoy the damn phone that you have. Its not like our phones are piles of crap. People are making Froyo out to be some mythical unicorn update. But I'm sure once we get Froyo the same people will be complaining that we don't have Gingerbread yet because the Nexus 1 is getting it in December.
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Holy crap will everyone just shut up about Froyo. Enjoy the damn phone that you have. Its not like our phones are piles of crap. People are making Froyo out to be some mythical unicorn update. But I'm sure once we get Froyo the same people will be complaining that we don't have Gingerbread yet because the Nexus 1 is getting it in December.
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Damn straight! I wish I were mod, then I could lock each and every thread about Froyo.
Lol whats funny is that engadget also reported that the UK Offical Samsung Mobile twitter page reported that
http://www.tmonews.com/2010/08/t-mobile-says-samsung-gps-fix-coming-in-september/
http://www.tmonews.com/2010/08/samsung-testing-gps-fix-for-galaxy-s-phones/
See two pieces of proof something is coming in September, we still have 10 days so lets see what happens.
So We do have like 3 Dates if you want to call it that.
One is September 23, 2010 for Froyo (2.2) which is supposibly for the International Galaxy S. Maybe it'll be compatible with all. Who Knows?
Two is September 29, 2010 for Froyo (2.2) which is for Galaxy S, IDK if all phones or Just International. IDK. I got this date from T-Mobile TODAY. I Called acted like i didnt know Anything about Android and was asking questions about The Samsung Vibrant. The guy said it comes with Android 2.1 but it'll get Android 2.2 soon. I asked if he knew a date, he said hes not for sure but he Read on a Forum somewhere about September 29, 2010. We'll See.
Three is Late October 2010. Which was told TODAY by Samsung Spain and posted on Engadget. So we have 10 days til September is over we'll see what happens. Thats all i know for now.
I'm Really eager like the rest of you to find out when our phones will get 2.2. Not only for Speed Improvement but for GPS Fixes (if implemented), 3 button hardware fix (if implemented) and of course Flash 10, Chome to Phone, the New G-Mail, Google Voice, and Tethering etc.
As eager as I am to get Froyo, I'd rather wait a little longer and let Samsung do it right than have them push something that's been rushed and running like crap. Based on the recent leaks I've seen, the most current Froyo builds have been buggy and not optimized at all.
I think late October/early November is my limit though. If they push it back further, I'm not supporting Samsung anymore. I'll switch to the G2. I can trust HTC will for sure push Gingerbread over to that phone. Who knows what Samsung will do with the Galaxy S then.
Fanboys need to stfu. You do realize many of us have buggy devices, and the fixes are being held up for froyo, right?
Dom't be idiots. Use your brains. The OS is a small issue right now. We want oir phones to work as advertised.
Yes, these buggy devices ARE complete and utter crap.
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[Q] Froyo on the way?

I just read on Vibrant xda forum that Bhman/Eugene737 just posted a froyo rom on Vibrant yesterday.Does that mean Epic devs bout to have a port for us?
Check out the Vibrant xda section they have youtube video,rom gets 13 on Quadrant.
That would be ridiculous if it was made for the epic, the epic is vastly different from the other SGS phones
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That would be ridiculous if it was made for the epic, the epic is vastly different from the other SGS phones
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Is it that different?You saying that we can't have 2.2 ported minus physical keyboard,frnt camera and flash not working?Besides those things and different file system it is identical phone aint it?
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Is it that different?
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Let see, physical keyboard, front camera, flash, file system, CDMA radio (Vibrant has a GSM radio), 4G radio. Yeah not different at all.
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Besides those things and different file system it is identical phone aint it?
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Well they both have an AMOLED screen and the Hummingbird processor...
Even if you were to get the Vibrant rom running on the Epic (after taking into account the differences in the file system) the phone would still be unusable. The Vibrant uses a different radio for phone calls, and data (3 and 4 G). So it would be pretty much useless as a phone.
When it comes down to it, this is still a galaxy s phone. But I don't think we should get excited until we see a port onto the fascinate, which is like the only other cdma galaxy s but more intune with the international version
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When it comes down to it, this is still a galaxy s phone. But I don't think we should get excited until we see a port onto the fascinate, which is like the only other cdma galaxy s but more intune with the international version
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When it comes down to it they are both phones so I'm hoping for froyo and iOS being ported early next week
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Please do not make new threads in development to ask questions
A_Flying_Fox said:
When it comes down to it, this is still a galaxy s phone. But I don't think we should get excited until we see a port onto the fascinate, which is like the only other cdma galaxy s but more intune with the international version
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Agreed, CDMA is definitely the kicker as we have no way of getting that from a vibrant port. Other than that it isn't that ridiculously complicated to port it to our phone so yes once we see the fascinate get it then we will be on a roll.
Iz it almust HERE yetz!? giggity giggity.
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Iz it almust HERE yetz!? giggity giggity.
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Seems like we don't have much longer to wait.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/samsung-comes-clean-with-galaxy-s-froyo-upgrade-dates-all-carri/
But then again... Who knows?
end of November.” now
Late last week, Samsung announced that the Froyo or Android 2.2 update would finally be coming to the Galaxy S smartphone this week.
It seems that this won’t be the case, however, as the firm has issued an update via its official Twitter channel.
Samsung tweeted: “The Froyo upgrade will be available in the UK from early November and we expect all operator versions to be available by the end of November.”
So, early November could mean two to three more weeks before it lands on Kies, the company’s own Windows based upgrade platform, with operators pushing it out after that. The cause of the delay is unknown.
The Froyo update will bring a number of new features to the very popular Galaxy S, including a speed boost, full Flash support and device tethering, along with Google Maps GPS navigation plus voice guidance.
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It seems that this won’t be the case, however, as the firm has issued an update via its official Twitter channel.
Samsung tweeted: “The Froyo upgrade will be available in the UK from early November and we expect all operator versions to be available by the end of November.”
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That is Samsun'g official Twitter channel for the U.K. That timing corresponds to a new press release from Samsung for the U.K. The "all operators" referred to, quite obviously, are the telecom operators in that market.
The corresponinding Twitter site for the U.S. says there is no ETA yet.
And the earlier announcemetn you mentioned was also about overseas markets.
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When it comes down to it they are both phones so I'm hoping for froyo and iOS being ported early next week
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Hold up,iOS port?iOS port for what phone?Its closed source so i doubt it be ported,but it would be nice.
Sadly, I just heard from my Sprint insider not to expect Froyo on the Epic until mid-late December.
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Sadly, I just heard from my Sprint insider not to expect Froyo on the Epic until mid-late December.
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That is the suck. waaaaahhhhh! (crying)
well noobnl has froyo working with the radio so we should see a cyanogized epic release soon
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well noobnl has froyo working with the radio so we should see a cyanogized epic release soon
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lol sure buddy!
noobnl is still working on the data, sensors, gps... he has the radio interface layer working, but idk if thats the same as saying the radio is working

[Q] 2.2 is out? Verizon Customer service says so

I just got off the phone with Verizon Wireless Customer Service. I was questioning about setting changes to improve my signal strength. She said there was nothing she knew of. I then asked if she knew if the 2.2 update would bring with it a new baseband to improve the signal strength. She then said, well it is available for download, go ahead and download it and see. However, I am not in an area to do that. I am in Central Ohio, so I really have no idea if it is truely out or not!
Ummm...no. CS are useless.
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Yea most if those people are pretty UN HELPFUL AND STUPID no offense to anyone...
Swyped via Fascinate.
and I was so looking forward to getting to work tomorrow and downloading it. Guess I will just keep dreaming.....
A lot of people are gonna get froyo here and be like....wtf...this is what I was pining for?
The download had been stopped unroll november so I've heard
Swyped via Fascinate.
Yup I've had froyo on the X and the inc and the best thing about it is flash 10.1
Swyped via Fascinate.
adrynalyne said:
A lot of people are gonna get froyo here and be like....wtf...this is what I was pining for?
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I was just hoping for better service area. I live in a fringe area, my wife's D1 has service here, but my Fascinate has nothing. They did offer to knock 50 bucks off the new 3g network extender for my trouble.
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I was just hoping for better service area. I live in a fringe area, my wife's D1 has service here, but my Fascinate has nothing. They did offer to knock 50 bucks off the new 3g network extender for my trouble.
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Unless they have a new network extender that i'm not aware of, the one they were selling only extends voice and not data.
What one were you talking about??
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Unless they have a new network extender that i'm not aware of, the one they were selling only extends voice and not data.
What one were you talking about??
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There is a new network extender. It was announced last Thursday and does both 1X and EV
Verizon just released a new version of their network extender that supports 3g data last week. Retail cost of 250 though.
They told me that at the end of September. Do I have froyo? **** NO! will I ever see froyo.? Likely, but only from our developers and not samsung
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They told me that at the end of September. Do I have froyo? **** NO! will I ever see froyo.? Likely, but only from our developers and not samsung
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It's been said multiple times in the past month that they will be coming out in November.
This from Samsung USA's twitter as well - "yes. all current Galaxy S phones in the USA will be upgraded to Android 2.2 this year."
Actually I'm pretty sure that it W's confirmed that the particular comment you are talking about DID NOT apply to the variants in the states. However I was just being sarcastic anyway. It doesn't really matter to me at this point as froyo from Samsung is literally going to suck ass because the one thing that kills these phones is the one thing a firmware update wont fix, and that's RFS. Anyway, good day sir. Hope you are correct, that way we can get some good froyo ROMS rollin
Edit: actually, I don't recall that anyone anywhere has stated specifically that our phones will get it in November. And I am positive that u will find nothing specific to the fascinate. Anyway. Not flaming, just stating the facts.
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Edit: actually, I don't recall that anyone anywhere has stated specifically that our phones will get it in November. And I am positive that u will find nothing specific to the fascinate. Anyway. Not flaming, just stating the facts.
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"The Galaxy S series will be getting 2.2 Froyo in November, starting in Europe and over time pushing west." - Not sure if this includes the US, but I assume it does. Paraphrased.
edit: Unfortunately I can't read. Your post said this already, so I guess I'm part of the redundant department of redundancy.
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Actually I'm pretty sure that it W's confirmed that the particular comment you are talking about DID NOT apply to the variants in the states. However I was just being sarcastic anyway. It doesn't really matter to me at this point as froyo from Samsung is literally going to suck ass because the one thing that kills these phones is the one thing a firmware update wont fix, and that's RFS. Anyway, good day sir. Hope you are correct, that way we can get some good froyo ROMS rollin
Edit: actually, I don't recall that anyone anywhere has stated specifically that our phones will get it in November. And I am positive that u will find nothing specific to the fascinate. Anyway. Not flaming, just stating the facts.
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It was a direct quote from Samsung's Twitter. What else could "yes. all current Galaxy S phones in the USA will be upgraded to Android 2.2 this year." mean?
It can't mean ANYTHING else other than the Samsung Galaxy S phones released in the USA with all the popular carriers.
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It was a direct quote from Samsung's Twitter. What else could "yes. all current Galaxy S phones in the USA will be upgraded to Android 2.2 this year." mean?
It can't mean ANYTHING else other than the Samsung Galaxy S phones released in the USA with all the popular carriers.
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True. And this is all moot speculation anyway. When Froyo was debuted at I/O, afterwards Google tweeted about the rollout occurring over the next few months. less than 15 hours later I pulled down a rooted OTA courtesy of Cyanogen. lol.
It should be sometime between now and Christmas.
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It was a direct quote from Samsung's Twitter. What else could "yes. all current Galaxy S phones in the USA will be upgraded to Android 2.2 this year." mean?
It can't mean ANYTHING else other than the Samsung Galaxy S phones released in the USA with all the popular carriers.
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It never actually said US. that is the point I'm trying to make, it only said UK. I'm not at all trying to start a flame war just trying to keep you from getting high hopes only to be let down. I hope that u r right. Man do I ever hope that u r right.
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It never actually said US. that is the point I'm trying to make, it only said UK. I'm not at all trying to start a flame war just trying to keep you from getting high hopes only to be let down. I hope that u r right. Man do I ever hope that u r right.
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How is this only the UK? They may not have said November, but by the end of the year is fine by me.
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@hometheater321 yes. all current Galaxy S phones in the USA will be upgraded to Android 2.2 this year.
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Gosh man. I'm not trying to start a fight nor am I saying u r wrong. However as I have stated multiple times. NO WHERE does it say "Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce that the android 2.2 froyo update is available for ur fascinate" nor have any of their tweets mentioned it.
Edit: all galaxy s variants doesn't mean fascinate. Call Samsung itself and ask they will tell u they know nothing.
Edit: sorry just saw where u said end of year. Not November. All good. Last Samsung phone ill ever buy.
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Huge NEWS from Google I/O

See here for overview of conference.
Live version
In regards to Android updates...
-"New guidelines! Man, this is going to be huge. Google's laying out a timeline for how long it'll take a device to get updated once a new build is let loose, as well as how long it'll be updated beyond that."
-"These shown will be provided timely updates for at least 18 months provided the hardware can handle it. Whoa. WHOA!" -Samsung included here
http://media.xda-developers.com/images/editor/separator.gif
-"The keynote's moving on, but our head is still spinning here. And we're sure the heads of Epic 4G owners are as well." Engadget targeting us.
Linky.
So it looks like Google is taking care of fragmentation. Also they announched Ice Cream Sammmmicch and their goals for unity. In addition, Google Music. Quick get your invites at http://music.google.com
Also, looks like Google has prepared a sweet Arduino dev kit for USB + bluetooth (in the future) for Android devices. Definitely a ton of potential.
Also, they announced [email protected] automation for Android tablets/phones.
And yes... I capitalized NEWS versus Huge, just to be different.
Good for Google for taking the proper steps to mend the biggest problem with their platform.
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12:35PM The keynote's moving on, but our head is still spinning here. And we're sure the heads of Epic 4G owners are as well.
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Heh.
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This is interesting
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Free Galaxy Tab 10.1 for attendees! I'm jealous!
Good stuff. So I guess the "Samsung will never update past Froyo" crap can be put to an end for good. Sprint/Samsung both on board (maybe forced by Google, I don't care how) to support updates 18 months into the life of the devices (if they can handle it) which they SHOULD when they took away the yearly upgrades from most folks.
Also, the movie rental thing Google is releasing looks NICE. So much for Samsung's media hub. Google isn't charging an arm an a leg for rentals either.
CapsLockKey said:
Good stuff. So I guess the "Samsung will never update past Froyo" crap can be put to an end for good.
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It was put to bed for good with ED12.
k0nane said:
Free Galaxy Tab 10.1 for attendees! I'm jealous!
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That's 5,000 Galaxy Tabs. Damn. They know how to put on a show.
Everybody should watch it, a lot of cool stuff. Remember, this is only the first day of I/O.
Also, Engadget's front page is full of I/O stuff right now if you don't have time to watch the video but still want some more info.
Oh, and I thanked you k0nane to make it so you have 1001 thanks. Sorry.
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It was put to bed for good with ED12.
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True. Guess it puts to bed that they never will update past Gingerbread
I have little doubt now my phone will at the very least have Ice Cream before my upgrade time rolls around.
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You need an "s" in your link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleDevelopers
Fixed it in the quote.
Xerloq said:
You need an "s" in your link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleDevelopers
Fixed it in the quote.
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Fixed in op. Thanks.
CapsLockKey said:
True. Guess it puts to bed that they never will update past Gingerbread
I have little doubt now my phone will at the very least have Ice Cream before my upgrade time rolls around.
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With the close Sprint/Goog collaboration on Voice I bet Sprint is going to start coming fast and furious with updates.
I cant wait till 2.4 comes out!!!
I cant wait till 2.4 comes out!!!
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I just can't wait for official gingerbread lol
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By the way, where was Kyocera on that list of partners? I pity anyone who gets suckered into buying that dual screen disaster.
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With the close Sprint/Goog collaboration on Voice I bet Sprint is going to start coming fast and furious with updates.
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unless they pull an HTC Hero/Samsung moment on us >.>
gTen said:
unless they pull an HTC Hero/Samsung moment on us >.>
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I would think that about a year ago, but the AT&T+T-Mob and Verizon+iPhone make Sprint the natural choice for stronger Google ties, as it needs the "best" hardware and software to compete on a level with the two giants. This process has already started with Voice integration and releasing a Sprint Nexus
The closer Google holds Sprint, the better it is for us and the better/faster the updates come to the Goog Network.
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I would think that about a year ago, but the AT&T+T-Mob and Verizon+iPhone make Sprint the natural choice for stronger Google ties, as it needs the "best" hardware and software to compete on a level with the two giants. This process has already started with Voice integration and releasing a Sprint Nexus
The closer Google holds Sprint, the better it is for us and the better/faster the updates come to the Goog Network.
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At the same time, that puts Sprint as the only major carrier without an iphone...and I hope they dont go deeper into trying to compete with it by putting all their resources into 1 phone basket... like they did with the Instinct, Pre, Evo...
Now if the carriers and manufactures can come to a agreement on how to properly handle dud phones. I by no means hope there is another debacle like the Samsung Moment was but it is a shame what some had to go through to get rid of that lemon and stupider Sprint kept selling it even though its issues were documented to the umteenth degree.
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I don't want to burst any bubbles, but everything I have read about the 18 month update thing pertains to "new" devices. Not saying they won't apply the same standard to our phones and other phones, but the announcement was from here on that new devices would stay updates for at least 18 months.

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