And it looks pretty sure now. Brief translation:
"Update for 2.1 version will be available in 1st half of Q2. Update will be available by new application "Kies". Samsung Kies is an app which allows user to connect his PC with phone."
Looks pretty sure for me, as there were rumours Samsung is preparing some new sync app for Androidophones as NPS never really worked for them.
edit: seems that this Kies thing isn't that new - it's kind of appstore for WinMo Samsung phones.
edit2: They updated the news and wrote they meant Spica. :/
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As much as I want to believe it, I want to see some sort of vid with a Galaxy running a fully functional 2.1. Sorry, it's just that we're dealing with Samsung, and it's hard to believe that we're actually getting proper updates (look at NPS if you're skeptical of what I'm saying)
As much as I want to believe it, I want to see some sort of vid with a Galaxy running a fully functional 2.1. Sorry, it's just that we're dealing with Samsung, and it's hard to believe that we're actually getting proper updates (look at NPS if you're skeptical of what I'm saying)
maybe it's just because of NPS that we'll be getting the update, they owed us a big one
I'm skeptical too, but let's hope it's true
PS: can't care less about that Kies thing, just give me the damn update earlier!
This is great news! I saw a cheap Galaxy on eBay and figured I'd pick one up. As much as I love the Nexus One I don't really need it! I suppose it makes sense though. The Hero hasn't been updated yet either.
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but the bad thing is the 1st half of Q2....
that's just a couple of months...
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PS: can't care less about that Kies thing, just give me the damn update earlier!
heavily seconded, i'm just gonna odin it anyway - i kinda doubt the kies would update my no-csc phone if i tried, and i have no interest in any "syncing" it could do - i just wanna throw some mp3s on the phone every once in a while - google/android does all the syncing i want
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'Unfortunately the new update will be available only for Galaxy i5700. The reason for this misunderstanding was the fact that the i7500 and i5700 in Poland get the same name- “Galaxy”. Kamil Bakowski'
Hmm, hopes dashed already? Didn't take long that one....
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Personally I'm still waiting for drakaz/musty release. 2.0/2.1 with drakaz tweaks sounds more promising than stock 2.0/2.1
indeed but surely a 2.1 build on a proper ril without wrapper then tweeked by drakaz and musty for perfection would be better
not saying their work would be bad, just saying that it would make their life easier
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This is just...stupid. Can't figure it out what is going on in heads of those, so called "developers of Samsung".
I was browsing some forums (you know which ;-) ) and saw that Xperia x1 got software from x2 and also dual boot mode with Android 2.1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And our galaxy is supposed to be official android phone...
Any way, I am trading my Nokia E75 for X1. Gonna tell you what 2.1 looks like!!! ;-)))))
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indeed but surely a 2.1 build on a proper ril without wrapper then tweeked by drakaz and musty for perfection would be better
not saying their work would be bad, just saying that it would make their life easier
Exactly. Plus a) I'd like the choice, and b) it would be nice to think that Samsung were actually going to look after us for a change. Bit much to hope for I suppose.
this is effin unbelievable. freakin samsung should make this case clear. either:
1. there will be an upgrade, please wait
2. there won't be an upgrade, sorry
why they're not saying anything, why?
What is the point of not releasing update for i7500 supposedly in order to protect the upcoming new phones form competition, but releasing 2.0/2.1 for Spica? Galaxy is no match for the upcoming monsters on Snapdragon, and marketing people may play with this fact; but i5700 with more memory and an arguably faster processor is!
What is the point of not releasing update for i7500 supposedly in order to protect the upcoming new phones form competition, but releasing 2.0/2.1 for Spica? Galaxy is no match for the upcoming monsters on Snapdragon, and marketing people may play with this fact; but i5700 with more memory and an arguably faster processor is!
The point is that these devices (i mean android phones) need to be updated and supported for a long time. This is valid for samsung and every other company that produces android phones!
You cant think to sell a phone and update it for just one year and then stop supporting it because you have to sell another!
If samsung (or htc, motorola, google, who you want) is going to use this policy will be a failure for Android.
Whats the point in having such a powerful very-modular opensource framework like Android if you have to change your device to get the latest version?
Galaxy is my first Android device and despite everything im very satisfied with it, but no long term support is something i cant live without.
If android device producers wont offer this i will not use their products anymore, and i dont think i would be the only one
Surely Samsung will get a bad reputation with the carriers as well? Smartphones are almost always sold on a contract, so people are stuck with the same phone for at least 18 months. If Samsung aren't willing to support the phone for that long surely the networks themselves will stop using them also?
How much work does it take to update the version of android? Would the work towards the Spica make the Galaxy update easier? Maybe they might surprise us with an update if it's not too much extra work (wishful thinking there).
i think hes speaking from a samsung perspective on how they might think, not speaking from his own views
I think it too! I just said my toughts on the "android-situation". Companies should understand how important is supporting their devices especially in these days!
For example i think google knows this and will take an "apple style" approach with his nexus one: one device, some minor revisions on that device and regular updates.
Maybe others are still anchored to an "old style" approach
@netcrack hmm it says 2.1 coming to Galaxy i7500 but one person has commented on that it could be for i5700 spica :/ hoping its for the Galaxy! thanks for the link!
technically, the fact that Spica got an update is not proof that Galaxy won't get an update. I see why everyone's so upset, but keep in mind that HTC hasn't update their phones yet either.
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2.1 update confirmed by Samsung Poland! [EDIT: for Spica. :/]
Didn't take long that one....
