Recent content by keyslapper

Funny thing, this doesn't appear to have been a "roll out" release. I have seen quite a lot of people saying they got the OTA on their 930U this morning, but not a single person reporting they can't get it yet. I'm not sure how to interpret this, but the idea that rollouts are just...

Well, you know what they say, the most secure device is one that isn't connected to anything O_o Stupid Samsung phones.

I'm having connection issues now. Since the March update, WiFi, cell data and voice drop off. I get more surprise voicemail notifications when the phone never rang - in spite of a full signal, than I do actual rings. WiFi calls haven't worked since then either. Most (not quite all) other...

March 1 security update. That "random admission" was never posted on a Samsung site anywhere. It's from an email sent by Samsung Mobile Security to one pissed off owner who then posted it online. The moderator at the Samsung Community forum was as surprised as anyone else that this one flavor...

How about the one on their own security website, already published in this thread? That's a promise for monthly updates to the Samsung Galaxy S7. The only caveat being that the support cycle can end when they want to end it, but they have categorically denied this is the case. Then they admit...

I hate to say it, but I'm starting to think the Samsung PMs couldn't find their own *** with both hands, a map, and a flashlight. It's like buying a device built by a competent multinational electronics corporation with all the best tech, but finding the support is handled by the Keystone Cops.

Only for the SM-G935U. Not yet available for the SM-G930, as far as anyone can tell. And current guestimates put the OSA out another 3 - 5 days.

I've never seen a cell phone manufacturer put out a bulletin about security flaws. They put out updates that fix the flaws, along with a URL with details on what was fixed. Of course. I've never been part of a project with a schedule like this though. My group once took a 6 month dev cycle...

Hah! :D Ok, that would be a little ridiculous. And as for the attack on the AC Editor's recommendations, no, I don't think that was what was intended - at least that's not how I would have preferred to come across myself. The problem is that this fiasco (and it is a fiasco) should warrant a...

That's only part of what an unlocked device buyer is looking for. Right or wrong, the perception is that there are far fewer potential security holes in the unlocked device because the carrier doesn't have crapware / spyware / etc. on that phone. Of course, if you don't get those security...

I'm curious, Ry, You seem to be presenting arguments that justify Samsung handling of this phone, and don't seem to think any of the S7 owners are justified in being upset. I know someone wondered whether you were on Samsung PR payroll, and it's easy to see why. I'm not trying to bash...

No, actually. They most certainly are NOT covered. That little CYA clause would do it, but they have posted via a Samsung moderator that they were absolutely not abandoning this phone. That they would be providing updates "soon" or "in the coming weeks" as I posted above myself. And the...

That's entirely true. If that was all there is to it, then I'm sure most people wouldn't have been so upset. But when G930U / G935U owners started asking about this back in January, we were told "Soon" and "in the coming weeks". By this time, Samsung had already started rolling out the...

I don't have the February promise link, and I don't recall an ironclad promised date. I do recall Samsung stating the G930U and 935U phones would be getting Nougat back in November, and I remember seeing reports (in November) that it was rolling out to carrier phones. If you visit this site...

Nice! Christmas early!