You mean you didn't know what you were getting when your phone came with a giant V on it? Yes, verizon is slow and picky about updates. But we do know (with reasonable certainty) that samsung is still doing a code blitz on 2.2. If it were really in Verizons hands weeks ago, we would have seen a leak or two by now. It takes verizon about as long to copy the APK files for blockbuster and need for speed into the update as it does for us to root and rm -f them from the phone... If every US galaxyS model has froyo for several weeks except or us, then we can get pitchforks and head down to the Verizon HQ.
Where's Froyo for the Fascinate?
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You mean you didn't know what you were getting when your phone came with a giant V on it? Yes, verizon is slow and picky about updates. But we do know (with reasonable certainty) that samsung is still doing a code blitz on 2.2. If it were really in Verizons hands weeks ago, we would have seen a leak or two by now. It takes verizon about as long to copy the APK files for blockbuster and need for speed into the update as it does for us to root and rm -f them from the phone... If every US galaxyS model has froyo for several weeks except or us, then we can get pitchforks and head down to the Verizon HQ.
$$ - Cha- Ching! - Making money whether the update happens or not:
10 million Galaxy S phones sold, says Samsung | Wireless - CNET News
10 million Galaxy S phones sold, says Samsung | Wireless - CNET News
That's my point though. I have code that compiles under the 1.6 SDK the same way it does using the 2.2 SDK, without making any changes. So if something runs on 2.1, it will run on all future versions of the OS without me making any kind of change. Same for all my iPhone apps. So maybe there's something in the hardware that's holding this up?
I bet verizon hasn't seen true closure on the GPS issue and is set on getting customers off their backs with this next update. For every post about "dj05/dl09 fixed my gps" i see another that says the opposite. There is still work to be done there.
My GPS does not even work. MyLocation via internet is so so far off as well. I thinks its the software(firmware update) update thats the cause. All was well on the Desire and pin pointed me real close via WiFi. but now nothing is as it should be.
I just a report today that Samsung sold 10 million Galaxy s phones, so I'm sure they really want to get this update right.
Where did you hear see that? I am going to check the functionality of the next Galaxy in its virgin state next time. No apps downloaded as it comes. Email, GPS, Maps, MyLocation, texting in/out with the number reseting, Bluetooth voice dialing (for correction of interpretation and volume level to bluetooth remaining at my preset level.
None of these work on this one. I am told they should, we'll see and if not they'll hear about it.
None of these work on this one. I am told they should, we'll see and if not they'll hear about it.
If Samsung wants continue having succesful selling smartphones they need to listen to consumers. But out of the 10 million owners we make up a very small portion. Most of them probably don't even know what froyo or gingerbread are.
Samsung makes money even if they don't sell the Galaxy S phone. All most every smart phone will have a Samsung component. Their biggest customer is Apple.
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Ok very good. So when the screw up the whole world will be on there case. I notice that the 2.2 has been delayed a number of times "Samsung has repeatedly delayed the update, citing difficulties in the testing process."
Well they had better get it right. I already wrecked one on their released update and it don't work.
Cross our figures now.
Perhaps goo news? I spoke on Samsung chat with 'sylvester' just now and i took a piece of the transcript:
Sylvester: I can say it will be available soon as the update is released for the Samsung Intercept phone in US, and the rest will get it soon.
Visitor: is soon before the end of the upcoming Consumer Electronics show?
Sylvester: I am sorry as I cannot speculate the exact estimated time of arrival, but it should be available before that.
Sylvester: I can say it will be available soon as the update is released for the Samsung Intercept phone in US, and the rest will get it soon.
Visitor: is soon before the end of the upcoming Consumer Electronics show?
Sylvester: I am sorry as I cannot speculate the exact estimated time of arrival, but it should be available before that.
CES starts in three days. So I guess it won't take long to see if Sylvester is telling the truth or just going through the motions..
I was going to try to get a similar response, but when I tried to log into the chat, it said that "none of our Agents are available at this time due to high traffic levels."
i doubt this means anything. just because some galaxy s phones an update doesnt mean the fascinate will. i hope we will, but im not holding my breath. even if it does come out i dont think i will run until someone figures out how to root it and i can flash another rom. i really hate the stock feel.
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For what it's worth, Samsung added Kies to their VZW Fascinate support software downloads page...
See it here
See it here
Oooooh. I don't know if this portends good news, but hot damn it is exciting!
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Honestly, it means nothing at the moment. In order for Kies to recognize your device, you have to put it in "Kies mode", which doesn't exist on the Fascinate. At least, not yet.
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