In spite of Samsung's best efforts to bury the news by reporting it a couple of days before Christmas, Friday's disclosure that the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab won't get upgraded to Android 4.0 drew a lot of justified ire. Now the company seems to be backtracking like a champ, as reported by ajnews in Korea, by claiming that it will review the viability of updating those two devices in response to strong customer demand. While restating the difficulties of fitting its entire software footprint onto the Galaxy S and Tab's limited memory capacity, Samsung has been quoted as saying it'll investigate ways to try and make it work. We've reached out to Samsung for official comment on the matter and will update you as soon as we hear back.
Samsung said to be reviewing Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab ICS upgrades in response to demand
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take off Touchwiz and it wouldn’t be as much of a problem
_Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:39 AM EST reply Recommend (54) Flag actions
EXACTLY!
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:40 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yea, just give us vanilla ICS! No one wants CrapWiz.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:05 AM EST reply Recommend (13) Flag actions
You mean Suckwhiz… You have to both rhyme, and create innuendo to have an effecting mock monicker :)
Posted on Dec 28, 2011 | 12:25 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
*effective
Damn you, lack of edit!
Posted on Dec 28, 2011 | 12:25 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If they were to do that, they would need to either:
A) Not make it an OTA update but instead something manual. So people like us, and others in the “know” would be able to have stock ICS
B) Make it an optional OTA, but also have so way for people to easily revert.
Because:
These people bought their phones with Touchwiz, and it’s likely the only thing they’ve learned and now know how to easily use. The vast majority of users do not know what ICS is, have probably never used stock, and probably couldn’t care less about it. Samsung can not simply push out an update to the these basic users that would completely revamp their device. More people would be pissed than excited, and would see it as a downgrade.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:40 AM EST reply Recommend (29) Flag actions
Exactly.
It’s a feature. People might’ve purchased the phone because it had TouchWiz. Or perhaps they are just used to it.
In a community like this one, we value new functionality more than absolute reliability. But in the real world, consumers value reliability at least as much as new functionality.
If you change the user interface (by adding/removing TouchWiz or moving from Gingerbread/to ICS), you jeopardize that reliability.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:35 AM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
It’s no bigger a switch than Gingerbread to ICS, and people seem to be handling that just fine.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:11 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
the comment is under the assumption(per Samsung) that there is not enough ROM for ICS and Touch Wiz, so the update may have to be Stock ICS
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:41 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
they would loose their desktop layout and it would probably require a factory reset too.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 6:06 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
*lose even, where’s that edit button…
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 6:07 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I agree. People outside of the tech sphere hate upgrades. They dread having to relearn how to use something, and it doesn’t matter if it’s better. Hence the millions who use windows xp with IE 6. And how everytime Facebook gets an upgrade, its swamped with people screaming about how bad it is, creating pages and petitions to get it reverted, etc.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:47 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
You mean my friends Mom isn’t doing an ICS countdown too? /s
I want ICS bad but I prefer my unique form factor more than ANY update.. I’m not even sure I could honestly ask Samsung to update EVERY Galaxy S past GB when the benefit is so small..
Most of the design changes wouldnt make it and the new features wouldnt even make a bullet point on a display case.. Face unlock, new settings menu, hardware accel, and new multitasking.. To the average person none of those matter and hardware accel is the only thing could improve their experience but most wouldnt notice it and if it was that big of a deal they would have left..
I’d prefer them to put the money into the next phone I may buy
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:39 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Slightly OT, but the Galaxy S doesn’t really have ‘unique form factor’…..as for me, I like my phones to receive updates for at least the 24 month contract duration.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 12:04 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
The OG international Galaxy Tab does, though. Unless you can tell me of another 7" display phone (yes, the international version does make calls)
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 2:04 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Galaxy S updates via Samsung’s Kies software, and no notifications have ever been issued as to the availability of an update for them (at least on my carrier).
I hope Samsung go through with the update, and in many ways it could work out even better for them – why not go the whole hog and issue it with OTA updates as in being an official device – it virtually is anyway under the skin (hello Nexus S), and then, when the updates stop coming, Samsung can say ‘ask Google, nothing to do with us anymore’…
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 1:08 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
if it contains same type of optimization as Galaxy SII over its competitors, i would welcome TW with open arms. GSII was the first android phone to show real smoothness in UI and web browser
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 10:59 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Are there any custom ROMs with GSII smoothness?
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
YES, PLEASE.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:42 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If they remove Touchwiz, it will confuse the customers out there who bought the Samsung iPhone. Suddenly their interface will change, and they will be exposed to some completely foreign UI called “stock Android”. They could be up in arms about this, returning their phones and demanding an iPhone again. :)
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 12:50 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
There is no doubt in my mind that Samsung could keep the skin and custom launcher they’ve got on there and just take out all the bloatware and redundant sync services that just take up room in the system partition, and it would run beautifully and no one would be able to tell that touch wiz was even gone.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 2:19 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
but then…how can they differentiate themselves?..look i also find these overlays crappy…but I do understand the need for them especially in the android ecosystem. If u want vanilla ICS then buy Nexus….if u do not want to buy nexus…then u have to deal with crappy overlays.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 1:16 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Simply make Touchwiz a launcher like Go Launcher or ADW.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:11 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
Touchwiz is a ripoff of iOS to begin with.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
In the app menu and 4 icon dock at least…
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:28 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
come on, Samsung… just do it….
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:40 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
thats right samsung cave like a lil bacon strip you hooter hurter you…!
on that note, id like to congratulate everyone who gave samy a backlash.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:49 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
And another case, where demand defeats the technical difficulties! It’s a miracle!
Why do they have to go the extra mile? They really thought no one would care?
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:52 AM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
They still need to get most of the devices to Gingerbread first, so I doubt this will happen.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:54 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend (10) Flag actions
You mean the Most of the Galaxy S’s which has been on Gingerbread for almost a year?
People whining about not getting the update are those who bought the carrier locked down versions which have updates subject to “carrier approval” and have slightly different hardware than the global version.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 10:53 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
You mean all the ones sold in the US?
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:31 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
/the ONLY way to get one in the US without importing. AFAIK
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 1:51 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You mean everyone?
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:48 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
Most are on GB and if it’s not it sure isnt Samsung’s fault.. Better check who actually sells the phone.. Mine is on GB and I cant tell the difference but I’m happy with it..
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:45 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Sounds to me that Samsung is just doing this to quiet people down until they forget about it.
If they haven’t investigated it until now no one would still see an update for a few more months. This is telling about how Samsung regards software updates.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:06 AM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
of course they are doing it just to quiet people down online.
Deep down though, Samsung knows it’s not really worth it. Google stopped the “reference” Nexus One update after less than two years. Samsung literally lied through their teeth for the good old Behold 2. And the same Android geeks who complain about updates can’t keep themselves from buying Nexus Galaxy and they will surely buy the next Galaxy phones as long as the specs are through the roof.
Let’s say giving the Galaxy S Ice Cream Sandwich will delay the release of the Galaxy S 3 by a month or two because there are only so many software developers in Samsung. Why would Samsung do it when they know the consumers who complain don’t follow up with their words?
If I’m an executive at Samsung. I’m laughing at the hypocrisy of internet geeks.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 6:29 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I will be happy if they just release AOSP Compatible’s drivers…
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:07 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
Seriously, that’s all they have to do.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:28 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Come on, Samsung. Take it in the rear like a good company. Give the customers what they want – even if you have to lose money on it. Care for your customers – even if they have to shame you to care. Be a good dog. Dammit.
Gnusmas = Devil in Korea.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:11 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It really doesn’t matter in my case. I’m still waiting for the Gingerbread update on my T-mobile branded Galaxy Tab. If they haven’t gotten around to completing that update what hope do I have of getting an ICS update for my Tab?
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:19 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Why not just throw CM7 on there if T-Mobile cares so little about you as a customer? It’s not like the warranty matters at this point.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:39 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Good news, if it turns out to be possible.
You haven’t ‘reached out’ anywhere, you ‘contacted’ Samsung for an official comment.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:19 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I’m not that surprised. Why would Samsung even say they wouldn’t put it on the Galaxy S and Tab, they had to know there would be outrage. You think people who just bought your products a few months ago are going to be happy about it after the delays they’ve already had with software updates?
That being said, hopefully they can make ICS work. And if not, open source all the drivers and source code for everything on the phone and let other devs give it a whack.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:20 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Give people that want the ICS update pure vanilla Android just inform them they will lose the great look and functionality that TouchWiz provides.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:22 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
GOOD GUY SAMSUNG……
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:23 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Well I doubt they will ever do a vanilla update for them. But I hope they figure out a way to push the update. It is BS that such a new device would be locked out of an update.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:32 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I really want to understand the logic behind these ridiculous skins. I mean yeah, once upon a time when Android was young and ugly skins like Sense UI made sense (badaboom!) but even then touchwiz was stupid, and since Gingerbread, and especially now with ICS, all those skins do is hurt their sales. Sure, some people aren’t aware or don’t care about that stuff but it’s not like touchwiz helps sell more phones to those folks, on the other hand, people like us are less likely to buy a non-pure-ICS phone, more so with any previous Android release so I mean, it’s a good business decision to dump touchwiz, why can’t they so that?!
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:37 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Some of these customizations are more than skin deep. Look at all the gingerbread optimization that came with TW on SGSII. Smooth UI and web browser experience. It was nearly unheard of. Also their music/video players are not bad at all and they leverage hardware for decoding
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 12:01 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I know this is not a viable option for everyone, but I’d prefer to root it, install CM9 and overclock the CPU. I currently have AOSP ICS 4.0.3 running on my Nexus S 4G. It was usable, but would get sluggish as the day progressed and more apps were open in the background. After installing the Matr1x kernel and overclocking to 1.46ghz, I can now say that it runs smooth and lag-free. I guess what I’m trying to say is: if the hardware isn’t there, you can always root and mod your device with the guidance of the talented XDA team.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:46 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m kinda new to this ROM thing… do you install kernels separately from ROMs with Odin?
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Samsung doesn’t care about customers unless they protest.
In India, they haven’t updated the firmware for last 6 months for galaxy s2. Since it is not even 2.3.4 you can’t video chat using gtalk. People complain but Samsung doesn’t hear.
However, for this case the number was too large to ignore and Samsung had to give in. Still I am sure that ICS will be available only to a few selected regions. Others will be ignored.
It was great to see people protesting and eventually getting what they wanted.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:50 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Only yesterday they updated the i9100G (the Indian version) with a 2.3.6 firmware, though I’ve no idea whether you were correct up until then.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:29 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If Samsung hadn’t screwed us with the ‘RAM’ amount in the beginning, and If we’d have the advertised 512MB available for use the SGS would be fine with ICS.. But since 512MB of RAM really means 339MB, I fully understand why they say there’s not enough RAM!
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:04 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Actually 512MB, as well as 1024MB, RAM sizes mean the physical RAM sizes. The GPU has a slice of that RAM.
In addition, Nexus S runs ICS without problems and under moderate load it can use up 250MB of RAM. That includes the inactive, but still resident processes that can be removed from RAM at a moment’s notice(Mine currently takes up 120MB of RAM for active processes and 130 of cached/inactive).
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:21 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’ve made the comment before that they should really just offer up 2 versions. One with touchWiz (even if it’s stripped down to make it work with the 2 devices) and ICS at it’s best in Vanilla form. I honestly wish they would do this for all of their phones but just make the ICS stock version a Download only so people that are “in the know” as it was said in another comment here would be able to download it and enjoy Stock Android like we really want without having or being forced to root the device.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:53 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Actually, I love that idea. I’d definitely like the choice between buying a Galaxy SIII and a Galaxy SIII Nexus.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:31 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
1. if they did give ics vanilla flavored.. would sgs have another revival of sales? it would be most wanted budget friendly phone..
2. even if samsung does promise an update.. they might try to make it come out like a year from now.. by which they’ve kept their word, but no one would care..
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 10:12 AM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
You can’t tell me that Samsung didn’t expect backlash from not updating the 2nd best selling Android phone of all time, did they?
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 10:15 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
For Samsung, the point of sale ends the relationship with the customer. For Samsung, customers buy a phone as is, without care that the OS may update. Samsung produces hardware and an OS overlay that in my opinion screws with Android as a platform. However, Samsung doesnt care about updates after. They only make the hardware for the OS revision out and call it a day.
Apple however carries their device forward and ensures that future revisions of the OS are backward compatible with their phones on the market. Their customer service extends for the life of the product, or in Apples terms, minimum of 3 years, generally a max of 5 years.
Samsung needs to (and yes, HTC needs to do the same as well) ditch the overlays and start letting people experience Android for what Android is now. The new Android ICS skin alone is well enough sexy, usable, and has an easier learning curve and more customizations than Sense or TouchWiz. Not to mention TouchWiz really cheapens Android as its seen as a knock off iOS skin.. Most Android users do not want an iPhone looking OS. If they did, they would get an iPhone.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 10:19 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Everyone also forgets that the customer of Samsung, HTC, Motorola, and others in the United States isn’t the subscriber, but the carrier. Samsung’s customers in Europe are the subscribers, as they sell direct there. HTC doesn’t sell direct anywhere, and Motorola stopped doing it a few years ago. Sony Ericsson still does, but Nokia is closing up shop.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 10:38 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
there just giving us lip service, i dont expect to see ics on my epic at all. just root your phone and pray somebody makes a port. that’s the hard knock adroid life
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 10:36 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Don’t worry Galaxy S owners, no matter what happens, no matter how many compromises it takes, no matter how slow it makes the device, Samsung will stop at nothing to get you the latest version of Ice Cream Sandwich.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:08 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
oh, and TouchWiz.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:09 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Not allowing any crapware overlays is something both Apple and Microsoft got right.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:19 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
It’s sad that even if they come up with ICS for Galaxy S, the results for the Galaxy S variants will not translate as well. The T-Mobile Vibrant, for example, hasn’t even gotten Gingerbread. So it’s not only Samsung to blame here. We would have to go after their partners for becoming complacent over their unsavory exploitation of Android.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:34 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Well…if the original galaxy phone can get ics then that means that the galaxy player can also get it!…well hopfully :-(
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:41 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
Какой блядь нахуй Galaxy S2?! в жопу его затолкайте себе
Давайте блеать ICS для Galaxy SL
Андройде мне сделал блеать
Пидрилы хуевы
я им блеать такое косоглазие сделаю,они 10 дней кирпичами срать будут
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 11:45 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I couldn’t agree more. Or maybe i could, if i understood anything of what you said.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 3:31 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
You should be glad that you didn’t understand that. It’s not pleasant as Google Translate will tell you. I won’t post the translation as I would be blocked.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:55 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I was laughing the whole way through that post
Posted on Dec 28, 2011 | 8:05 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Even if they “make it work”, it probably won’t be until late 2012, by which point Google will unleash Android 5.0 Jellybean and all the Android fans will start complaining about software updates again… It’s a vicious cycle.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 12:11 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
My Samsung Captivate runs ICS perfectly. The XDA port is near completion at RC1 — and with little to improve upon. Touchwiz is such a lesser experience compared that it’s a wonder people flock to it. Thankfully, between rooting or jailbreaking (when I had an iPod Touch), there is always alternatives, usually superior but always sooner.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 1:44 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Samsung have no excuse not to put ICS on the Galaxy S. The Nexus S can, all they need to do is remove or tone down touchwhiz, heck the Galaxy S in the UK shipped with 8GB or for a limited time 16GB of space! I’m sure there is room for ICS Samsung!
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 1:56 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
There talking about ram, not storage space (it has 300-340MB of ram available). All the first SGS came with 16GB storage in the U.S.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 3:31 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
People who bought the Galaxy S expect Touchwiz to be in it. You can’t just remove it and call it a day
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 4:10 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
FYI, They said that the first vibrant (3G) for t-mobile wouldn’t even get the gingerbread update.
Currently running ICS (passion – beta v8) on my Vibrant and its runs great, everything works… still some small bugs but runs very smooth nun the less.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 3:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Open source all aspects of the phone. Then samsung doesn’t have to release an official update for the phone and if demand is there then the developer community have all the tools needed to make a fully working custom rom for the techy users who need android 4.0 on old hardware.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 5:10 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Well Vlad, that editorial you posted the other day does seem a little exaggerated now, doesn’t it ? :) Does this mean Samsung can keep laughing at those lines ?
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 5:38 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Samsung always reminds me not to buy their products. Thanks Samsung.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 6:08 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I’m curious (genuinely, not spitefully) what you prefer as an alternative.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 8:33 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yes! If the Galaxy S has a chance of getting ICS, then maybe my Infuse 4G does too. After all, it’s not seeing a lot of love from the developer front…
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:07 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
The Infuse is very capable of running it, but lets see what samsung says… (Does it have an official gingerbread update yet? Or is it still on 2.2.2?)
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:24 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Infuse in Canada Has had GB since launch. AT&T GB is coming?!
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
a company shouldnt be forced into doing that.. this is another reason why apple is soo valuable still
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 7:45 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If they give vanilla android 4.0 to the original galaxy s (so it fits) they BETTER give vanilla to the galaxy s 2 also, to be fair.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:22 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Please just give it vanilla 4.0!
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:38 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I think if Samsung does offer the Android 4.0 upgrade, it may NOT include Samsung’s own UI for Android. Don’t be surprised if it runs a slightly reduced version of the “pure” Android 4.0 interface, mostly due to hardware limitations of the Galaxy S cellphone and older Galaxy Tab tablet computer.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:54 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Give me my ICS for my Note now.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 | 9:56 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This ultimately has grown into a huge opportunity for Samsung to come out as a “caring” company. Samsung’s reputation for updates is awful (Samsung Wave S8500, Galaxy S and what not). I have the Galaxy Tab Wi-fi (GT P1010) and it still has been updated to Gingerbread which means no Video chat. Given the more than capable hardware, I just hope they get it to ICS.
Posted on Dec 28, 2011 | 5:54 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Android Central have a news item saying that Samsung are considering a ‘value pack’ instead.
Golly gosh and gee whilikers! Thanks Samsung!
Posted on Dec 28, 2011 | 8:55 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
If Samsung don’t pull their shit together and get ICS on Galaxy S rather than the stupid TouchWiz, I for sure will for my next phone buy a standard ICS Google phone, despite the fancy specification the next Samsung phone might have.
Posted on Dec 28, 2011 | 12:38 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
What about the Galaxy S plus?
It has a faster processor and is relatively new. Will they leave those out in the cold too? Can you flash it to the stock ICS as well?I haven’t seen any roMs for that.
On the other hand, that value pack sounds reasonable.
Posted on Dec 29, 2011 | 7:02 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
What do you mean, make it work? It works already. ICS runs great on my Galaxy S. All they need to do is authorize one or more of their in-house system developers to partner with the groups on XDA already doing the bulk of the needed work.
Posted on Dec 29, 2011 | 10:53 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
And, as with Keyser Sose, like that it’s gone.
GSM Arena have posted that Samsung have reached a decision, and it is a resounding ‘no’.
Posted on Jan 04, 2012 | 9:16 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
At this point i have abandoned AT&T and Samsung and have relied on XDA for my phone upgrades. My old and busted Captivate is running ICS just fine – no crapwhiz. But unfortunately not 100% functional either….. (Minor FC issues with the camera and GPS isn’t working… lol like it ever did.)
Posted on Jan 16, 2012 | 10:02 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
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