Android 2.2 Froyo on Samsung Galaxy Spica - when ?

[cstavaru]

Hi,

I have a Samsung Galaxy Spica in addition to my Nexus One. Wonderful and affordable Android phone ! I managed to install Android 2.1 on it, but now since Froyo appeared (and noticing how much speedier my Nexus One has become since installing it) I am very insterested to know if there are any plans from Samsung to release a Froyo update for Spica ?

More precisely:

1. Is the Spica processor able to handle the Android 2.2 ? It's an 800MHz ARM...
2. Does the Spica have enough RAM for Froyo ? I read Froyo has an updated Linux kernel which frees up more RAM, so I suppose Spica would benefit ?
3. Is the Spica resolution (320x480) enough for Froyo ?

Thanks !

 

[cloud11]

Yes the spica should be able to handle froyo as many devices will but samsung will not update the spica as with all their other phones just look at the moment. Your only hope is to root it and get froyo on there.

 

[Beerkan]

We may not get an Official upgrade to 2.2. But it is dead simple to dump your firmware and create a file for file backup.

Our hope lies in the fact IF another phone running the same processor as the Spica gets 2.2, then some inspiring people MAY be able to extract the necessary files and create a sudo 2.2 that will run on the Spica.

This is being done already. Check out my thread on How to make your Spica run fast

 

[harrybarracuda]

So I guess the thing to do now is bombard Samsung support with "When do we get it for the Galaxy Spica" messages.

 

[Shantra]

Before I bought my phone (picking it up today), I contacted the Norwegian support center and asked if 2.2 will be added.

The answer was quite unclear. She said that Samsung don't follow the Android update, for then to release new versions. What I could understand, was that Samsung is following their own timetable, working bugs etc., and then (if there is a new version of Android), it will be added in the new release (after testing). So, could take some time... Or, if some important bug-fixes should force them to an early update, then they also could add the new Android version.

She said that Android 2.2 should work fine (unofficially speaking) since the main feature in 2.2 is actually a speed boost. Being less demanding on the internal processor.

Finally she said that, even though this phone now is "old", it sells well, and she hadn't heard anything about out-fazing it (stop to support it). That's good news.

But, this was only one persons opinion and information, so it should not be regarded as "fact".

Maybe the phone will be popular so long that we will see a 2.3 version

 

[jimmy1]

I would be happy to hear any more infos from samsung about froyo. Apparently no one can say anything more about it

 

[Beerkan]

As mentioned above, Google have released the source code for Froyo. The problem now is how to get Froyo to run on the I5700. ie WiFi, bluetooth, GPS, graphics, sound I/O etc.

These are not part of the google source code release, as they are created by the manufacturer. We need this info from Samsung. Or as I said, if a phone similar to the i5700 in released with Froyo, it may be possible nick/hack these dirvers and put together a working Froyo firmware.

Have a read here

 

[Shantra]

BTW,

Isn't Galaxy Spica equipped with an internal processor supporting FM radio, but, it's not connected/activated? Have read something about this on the net. If so, it may be disconected completely (no possability for an external antenna), or Samsung is waiting for an Android version supporting it. Anyone? I miss an FM radio.

Also, is A-GPS also a software "thing" or isn't this phone capable of this feature? I have found (on other phones) that A-GPS (Assisted GPS) is very useful when no GPS signal is found. Not as exact, but better than nothing. I even could get a semi-precise position indoors.

 

[harrybarracuda]

I don't know who's hosting it but the least you can all do is sign this:

Update Samsung Galaxy Spica/Lite/Portal i5700 to Android 2.2 Petition

 

[glacher]

Hi,

I have a Samsung Galaxy Spica in addition to my Nexus One. Wonderful and affordable Android phone ! I managed to install Android 2.1 on it, but now since Froyo appeared (and noticing how much speedier my Nexus One has become since installing it) I am very insterested to know if there are any plans from Samsung to release a Froyo update for Spica ?

More precisely:

1. Is the Spica processor able to handle the Android 2.2 ? It's an 800MHz ARM...
2. Does the Spica have enough RAM for Froyo ? I read Froyo has an updated Linux kernel which frees up more RAM, so I suppose Spica would benefit ?
3. Is the Spica resolution (320x480) enough for Froyo ?

Thanks !

Just got a mail from Samsung support

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Thank you for contacting Samsung Electronics regarding your enquiry.
The Android 2.2 should be available from September, this will be
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[RavenSavior]

Its official from 3 Ireland&UK

http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-spica/153404-spica-android-2-2-offical.html

 

[sefa044]

the using of froyo will be able to on the galaxy portal right?

 

[Beerkan]

the using of froyo will be able to on the galaxy portal right?

Wrong.

 

[harrybarracuda]

Wrong.

Correct.

Samsung want you to spend MORE money on a Galaxy S.

Ravensaviour.... Singapore and Finland can be added to the Samsung Support entities that say it will not be updated.

How confident are you now?