Im new to the site but have been reading many topics on it for awhile.
Just thought I would let everyone know (if you dont know) but the Spica is going to Offically get Android 2.2 Froyo this September (no date). This was confirmed by my Carrier, 3 Ireland (and UK as it was a UK number).
They confirmed that the Spica will get an offical update to 2.2 along with Samsungs new high end phone, the Galaxy S.
I made sure they werent confused about the Spica and Galaxy S.
SO after months of waiting (Since may for me). The Spica is going to see Froyo!. make sure you have the Samsung PC Suite installed as it wont be over the air (Spica cant do that).
Will this be the last update for Spica? More than likely but we said this about 2.1 aswell
If anyone can gather more info then post below. Im not 110% sure if we are getting it all at the same time and date, USA, UK Aussies.
i think component used in i7500 like camera and flash driver manufactures are not providing driver to samsung hence to upgrade .
true, that could be one factor but IF drakaz can (has started) port the drivers so can Samsung.
And what's the guarantee that Samsung will keep updating i5700 to later versions afterwards. This just makes me sad that an OS with such a huge potential is being undermined by manufacturers just because they want to sell their phones on new software features instead of new hardware features.
Which phone would you recommend to buy between the two though?
...Why Samsung? Why do you have a tiff with i7500 users :@
I am at the brink of purchasing an i5700 or an i7500...this Samsung factor is killing me.
Buy the I7500 (Spica). At least it has Android Eclair. Still tastes better than Android Cupcake. Rumors are that a more delicious android is arriving to the phone (froyo).
In short: Buy the Spica.
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I know thats why I posted this. 3 Ireland told me that Spica is getting the update to 2.2 along with Samsung Galaxy S this September. As I said, i cant be sure if the US etc will be getting it the same time but UK and Ireland are.
They told me to contact samsung about the date release but confirmed that we are 120% getting the update.
There is simply no other online update for this yet from samsung but they have told the carriers =]
Dont be so negative over it. Were you like this when Samsung didnt say anything about 2.1 coming to Spica? How about you call your carrier and stop being all "no no no" over this topic
Dont be so negative over it. Were you like this when Samsung didnt say anything about 2.1 coming to Spica? How about you call your carrier and stop being all "no no no" over this topic
you say to contact carrier about it that would be t mobile uk they will not update to 2.1 so they will not be doing 2.2
I know thats why I posted this. 3 Ireland told me that Spica is getting the update to 2.2 along with Samsung Galaxy S this September. As I said, i cant be sure if the US etc will be getting it the same time but UK and Ireland are.
They told me to contact samsung about the date release but confirmed that we are 120% getting the update.
There is simply no other online update for this yet from samsung but they have told the carriers =]
US will update later as their carriers are REALLY slow at catching up, but since none of the Canadian carriers offer Spica, they won't have problems lol
US will update later as their carriers are REALLY slow at catching up, but since none of the Canadian carriers offer Spica, they won't have problems lol
You've got it backwards, the Spica is not available in the US, and it is available in Canada.
I hear a lot of people making comments about the Spica in the US and I'm usually baffled because it was never released here. I got a good deal on an unlocked one which is how I'm using it over here. Of course, I bought it before I realized the Spica isn't compatible with American 3g bands
You've got it backwards, the Spica is not available in the US, and it is available in Canada.
I hear a lot of people making comments about the Spica in the US and I'm usually baffled because it was never released here. I got a good deal on an unlocked one which is how I'm using it over here. Of course, I bought it before I realized the Spica isn't compatible with American 3g bands
well i don't know about the US much but Bell, Telus, Rogers and WindMobile don't have it
samsung havnt released any information about the spica/portal getting 2.2 and havnt found any thing on line only lesharks version
As I said, Samsung wont. And the Portal only got 2.1 unoffically so it may get 2.2 unoffically who knows. The Spica DID get 2.1 offically, infact my Spica came pre loaded with 2.1 as apposed to the original 1.6.
Now seriously get that rain cloud over your head out of here!
Im sorry T mobile UK wont update the Spica to 2.1 or 2.2 but seriously deal with it or change carrier to 02 or 3 who also sell the Spica and have it on 2.1.
Or just wait! Since you did it unoffically you wont be able to update via the pc suite (i dont know for sure) but when 2.2 comes out on the Spica, then those like you who did there own boot will get a an SDK from someone who hacks it. Infact there's and Alpha version of 2.2 for Spica going around for the past few months and hopefully the guy building it can get it all working!
Just thought I would let everyone know (if you dont know) but the Spica is going to Offically get Android 2.2 Froyo this September (no date). This was confirmed by my Carrier, 3 Ireland (and UK as it was a UK number).
I with 3 Ireland too. If Android 2.2 Froyo turns up in September can 3 Ireland help in putting Froyo onto my I5700 phone or how will I go about it instead.
The only way to update the Spica is to use the PC Suite that came with your phone. install it and just wait =]. the suite is pretty useless for anything else but update.
Once your on the PC Suite, you will see a button saying
Firmware update.. when the update is out we can use that. Or talk to someone in a 3 store but the only other way is to send it off and i dont think you would want that XD
Nope, no 2.1 in the UK on t-mobile.... 3 got it out of the box, but everyone else is still stuck on cupcake. So you can see why we are skeptical about your post. It's all a wait and see.
[Solution]
Customer Reference: 2104070166
In response to your email regarding the I5700, please be advised that
currently the Android 2.2 (Froyo) update for your Galaxy Spica handset
is in development. We do not have a release date for this update as yet.
This issue has been passed to our development team and has been raised
with HeadOffice as well. There is a solution in development and will be
forthcoming shortly.
Please keep checking the website for updates on these issues.
Please be advised your details have now been logged and we will bein
contacted when the updates becomes available
Kind regards,
Antonio
So, Galaxy S is getting Froyo in September,
T mobile UK are releasing 2.1 for Spica this september
And 3 Ireland UK are releasing 2.2 for Spica around the same time as Galaxy S.
Put it all together
September we are roughly getting this update
Now all non believers, what do you say ? Confirmed all round
SPICA IS GETTING FROYO
(at least here in UK and Ireland)
229707. Galaxy Spica i5700 and New PC Studio
New PC Studio is not meant for Galaxy Spica. This model runs on Android OS and it is not compatible with the New PC Studio. At the moment, for file transfer, you will need to use the Mass Storage option. Please ensure that there is a memory card in the phone. When you connect the phone to PC
Im loving how many people, non members included are viewing this topic.
Its all looking good for Spica users but this could and probably will be the last update the Spica shall get. but who knows. its got a pretty good CPU for a lower end Android.
Im loving how many people, non members included are viewing this topic.
Its all looking good for Spica users but this could and probably will be the last update the Spica shall get. but who knows. its got a pretty good CPU for a lower end Android.
I'm loving how your reputation will look if it doesn't happen.
hey RavenSavior, did you contact Samsung with this issue just by going to Samsung.ie, then Support section and Contact us, or something along those lines?
if you're right, I'll buy you a Galaxy S!!! The really big deal? - Google Voice Actions (2.2 only) -> speak into your phone: "Text.. Paul.. I'll meet you there at 2pm", and it sends that text just from your voice command!
well no Samsung with Android has over 2.1 yet so the Spica and S are due 2.2 this september here in Ireland and UK then the odin way will work by october
Spica: Android 2.2 Offical! Edit: No Froyo
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