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chuckster
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| Sigh.... I thought 2.2 was there for a second. Kies updated, but no firmware update..... |
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Drew10
Joined: 31 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:44 am Post subject: |
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| chuckster wrote: |
| Sigh.... I thought 2.2 was there for a second. Kies updated, but no firmware update..... |
I went through the same thing last night. I installed kies (never needed it before), and got a notice that my firmware was available for update. I excitedly updated and frantically went through the settings to be disappointed when my firmware was still 2.1. Immediately after the first firmware update, another popped up. I got my hopes up only to be let down again.
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nick70100
Joined: 09 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:31 am Post subject: |
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Now according to Samsung's twitter page the upgrade is coming Monday night at 8pm. Will this ever end?
http://twitter.com/#!/samsungtomorrow |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:11 am Post subject: |
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It's just utterly baffling to me how one of the biggest electronics company's in the world can be so inept.
Don't announce dates if you can't stick to them!!! |
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tealeaf
Joined: 23 Aug 2010
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:50 am Post subject: |
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t1m1ty
Joined: 24 May 2009
Location: Bundang
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:54 am Post subject: |
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| eamo wrote: |
It's just utterly baffling to me how one of the biggest electronics company's in the world can be so inept.
Don't announce dates if you can't stick to them!!! |
I think it's just how Korea is. My hagwon has been doing the same thing since I got here last year hahah |
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sheriffadam
Joined: 10 May 2010
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:49 am Post subject: |
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ffs, it might as well be 2.3 now!
Engadget just had a scoop on it. |
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The Hammer
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Ullungdo 37.5 N, 130.9 E, altitude : 223 m
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For Galaxy S Owners
Does Kies suck? I just watched this video and it seems to lock up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JOJgFBiQJM
Do you have to use Kies, or is there an alternative?
What problems is Froyo 2.2 expected to fix, or how do you expect it to make your user experience better?
Would you recommend the Galaxy S, or does it have some problems that you only discovered after buying it?
iPhone 4 or Galaxy S?
Any other advice for a newbie smart phone shopper?
(I am going to be doing email, web surfing, no games, and shooting some random videos.) |
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blawrensen
Joined: 08 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject: That was old version of KIES |
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The linked YouTube video was from July. I haven't had any problem with KIES, before or after the recent KIES update. Except that Froyo hasn't been available through it yet, but I also read the Nov. 15 8pm announcement from Samsung. Let's hope so!
| The Hammer wrote: |
For Galaxy S Owners
Does Kies suck? I just watched this video and it seems to lock up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JOJgFBiQJM
Do you have to use Kies, or is there an alternative?
What problems is Froyo 2.2 expected to fix, or how do you expect it to make your user experience better?
Would you recommend the Galaxy S, or does it have some problems that you only discovered after buying it?
iPhone 4 or Galaxy S?
Any other advice for a newbie smart phone shopper?
(I am going to be doing email, web surfing, no games, and shooting some random videos.) |
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spanky1off
Joined: 21 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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| The Hammer wrote: |
For Galaxy S Owners
Does Kies suck? I just watched this video and it seems to lock up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JOJgFBiQJM
Do you have to use Kies, or is there an alternative?
What problems is Froyo 2.2 expected to fix, or how do you expect it to make your user experience better?
Would you recommend the Galaxy S, or does it have some problems that you only discovered after buying it?
iPhone 4 or Galaxy S?
Any other advice for a newbie smart phone shopper?
(I am going to be doing email, web surfing, no games, and shooting some random videos.) |
despite having the biggest potential as a smartphone with amazing hardware the galaxy s has a few bugs due to some shoddy software implementation from samsung. current major bugs which supposedly get fixed with this update include
dodgy gps...its slow and often plops u on a street or 2 away. not a biggie for most but frustating for me as i drive around abit here in seoul and sometimes wanna glance at it for on the spot decision making about what lanes/roads to take.
response lag..sometimes (for me a couple of times a week, my wife alot more..varies for diff users) the screen hangs and becomes totally unresponsive to your actions. its like the processor is maxed out, but it isnt. then 30 seconds later it zips through all the actions u attempted to do. annoying when it happens.
o/s fragmentation...there are over 50 android phones each running various versions of android from 1.6 to 2.2 and soon 2.3. this has become a headache for app development and has caused some compatibility issues. sometimes they simply dont work or crash because it isnt properly programmed for ur device. however ive found the major apps ur gonna want to use run fine.
there are already fixes for the gps and lag problems if your in the usa/europe or want to root ur phone (android equivalent of jail breaking on iphone). and i think app compatibility for galaxy s will massively improve now the galaxy s has sold bucket loads. if i were u i'd check this thread and see what users report after froyo 2.2 lands.
in terms of taking video and photos the galaxy s is nice and so is the iphone from what ive seen. where the galaxy s shines is native div x/avi/mkv playback. really nice to watch stuff on the subway. very convenient as no converting is necessary. just drag n drop ur tv shows/movies from any computer (after u install the driver)
overall id say the iphone and galaxy s are near identical. a couple of mates have iphone 3gs and 4 and they're extremely happy. and they are slick devices for sure but the biggie for me was i hate itunes so i went for this.
honestly id say after the galaxy s 2.2 update comes out you wont be disappointed. but forget kies, except for firmware updates you dont really need it. i just installed the driver and manage my files through my computer. very easy..just drag n drop  and if u do get the galaxy s make sure to get launcher pro...makes the user interface soooo much better! |
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six
Joined: 01 Oct 2010
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all of what spanky1off said is true. the question of iPhone or Galaxy S is really just which do you prefer, because in almost every category that they are different, the difference is negligible and totally personal preference. I like Android because of drag and drop movie play and Swype, but Swype will be on iPhone soon enough and the iOS interface is a lot cleaner.
I own a 4th gen iPod touch that I got before I thought I could get a Galaxy S, so I am really seeing the pros and cons of both styles of OS. in general, I prefer iOS4 but like I said, the swype and drag/drop play is what sold me  |
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Slowmotion
Joined: 15 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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| eamo wrote: |
It's just utterly baffling to me how one of the biggest electronics company's in the world can be so inept.
Don't announce dates if you can't stick to them!!! |
"Korean time" lol |
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The Hammer
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Ullungdo 37.5 N, 130.9 E, altitude : 223 m
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Drew10
Joined: 31 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:07 am Post subject: |
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| If i change to launcher pro, will it interfere with upgrading to 2.2? |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:19 am Post subject: |
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Monday evening after 8pm is the next announced 2.2 release time...........
..............anyone holding their breath? |
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