I just got a message from AT&T about an update....

[reinbeau]

I just received a message from AT&T that an important software update is available for my Samsung Captivate. They're letting me know I can update to Android 2.2. Isn't that nice of them? Of course I've been running 2.2.1 since January 5th

I thought I wouldn't get the notice because I'm on a custom ROM...or is it I just wouldn't be able to update? Not that I really care, I'll never depend on Samsung or AT&T again for anything.

 

[wegriffin8642]

I got the message too. I went to the AT&T store where I bought the Captivate 6 weeks ago---they did not know how to update the firmware. So, I went to another store (Houston has lots of them) and no one there knew what it meant. Went to one more and they said that they could not/would not update any phones. I came home, followed the instructions, and it took only 2 tries to get the download to work--so far, I've had to re-install 2 apps and put a few back on my screens. Otherwise, no complaints.

 

[sugarspunz]

i got the text as well.

i will try downloading it when i get home.


yeah unfortunately the people at he ATT stores are not the sharpest tools in the shed.

 

[sugarspunz]

question...

if my phone is currently rooted will i have to re-root the phone once 2.2 is installed? also will i have to reinstall all of my apps?

thanks

 

[reinbeau]

question...

if my phone is currently rooted will i have to re-root the phone once 2.2 is installed? also will i have to reinstall all of my apps?

thanks

Yes, you'll have to reroot, but you shouldn't have to reinstall your apps. Have a good current backup, however, just in case.

 

[wretchedhorror]

Will the same update.zip file work to root if I decide to update to 2.2?

 

[meohman1]

I just received a message from AT&T that an important software update is available for my Samsung Captivate. They're letting me know I can update to Android 2.2. Isn't that nice of them? Of course I've been running 2.2.1 since January 5th

I thought I wouldn't get the notice because I'm on a custom ROM...or is it I just wouldn't be able to update? Not that I really care, I'll never depend on Samsung or AT&T again for anything.

We received this text on both of our Cappys. I am rooted w/Serendipity 6.2 and she is already stock Froyo. Then I try to go to the webpage on the phone, and it says webpage not found.

Way to go, AT&T - keep up the good work!

Mike

 

[selmerdave]

Anyone know if there is any difference from the one released Feb 24th?

Dave

 

[fldude99]

So there are a couple of people in this thread that actually didn't know the "official" 2.2 was available almost a month ago?

 

[DontMindMe]

Is this to let people know that 2.2 is out? Or is it for like 2.2.1 or something?

Nevermind. i just actually read it. i r smrt

 

[mnemonicj]

I just received a message from AT&T that an important software update is available for my Samsung Captivate.

Well, at least you got that message instead of this: AT&T tells customers using unauthorized tethering methods to pay up or stop (update) -- Engadget

 

[chmagic]

where and how do I get 2.2.1

 

[CrimsonPride]

where and how do I get 2.2.1

unless youre going to install a rom, you dont

 

[DaNaRkI]

I got the txt from AT&T around 8pm today (3/18). I'm guessing they wanted to be sure it was safe before directly telling all their users about it. Seems like it was a "catch all" message.

@meohman1 - If you view the full message the link does work, it leads to the Samsung page that tells of the "official" 2.2 update and how to perform it. AKA here

I'm disappointed in the messaging app for stupidly putting into the browser the partial address, when it knows there is more text. I would have thought the app could pull the full address from the complete message, but nope. Smartphones huh

 

[msueagles2010]

I updated the morning 2.2 rolled out and I got this message today too.

Thanks, AT&T.

 

[robhs]

At least they are trying to reach everyone else. I know someone else that has a Captivate, and I asked her if she wanted me to update her phone to Froyo. She said "what's Froyo"?

I think a there a lot of Captivate owners that don't even know that an update exists.

 

[reinbeau]

I'll bet most people have no idea what 'Froyo' is. They just use the phone. Thoseof us who are geeky enough are the ones who seek out forums like this and learn stuff we really don't need to know, just to learn and play with our phones.

 

[PhoneMatt]

Reinbeau,
It's either that or AT&T sent this message out, over their network, on February 24th.
I'm assuming that Saint Patrick's Day greetings will arrive around May 1st.
Matt

 

[reinbeau]

Reinbeau,
It's either that or AT&T sent this message out, over their network, on February 24th.
I'm assuming that Saint Patrick's Day greetings will arrive around May 1st.
Matt

 

[kk13]

Ironically, I had just installed Twingerbread 3.3 and I swear,2 minutes after rebooting I get the message about the upgrade. Another "swing and a miss" by AT&T.LOL

 

[trackball]

Well, at least you got that message instead of this: AT&T tells customers using unauthorized tethering methods to pay up or stop (update) -- Engadget

HAHA. I read that article the other day then not a few hours later after got a text from ATT. I was thinking, well there goes my unlimited plan...but it was the froyo text.

 

[darkrequiem]

I am here today to state I took the plunge and updated from Eclair 2.1 to Froyo 2.2. I will say I was nervous as hell since seeing some on here had bricked their phones. As USUAL you guys/gals on here have yet come thru for me once again!!! I have to say this is by far my favorite site, more so than ANY other! People on here are patient, kind, very knowledgeable, and fun to converse with....will this update change my mind on the whole Samsung product line...probably NOT... Just their silence since I have had the phone, July(launch date), really bothered me. To me this is just not good customer service, nor standing behind your product...but I am NOW running 2.2 and is running pretty smooth.....But I wanted to give a Warm T H A N K Y O U to this forum

 

[CrashingTiger]

Upgrade went quick and painless for me! It's nice to see AT&T and Samsung get something right for a change. Still unforgivable how long it took to get his out.

 

[sugarspunz]

can someone please help? this can not be this difficult.

so...

i delete the version of Kies Mini off of my computer (running XP Pro 32 bit) and download the Kies Mini from the samsund site. (How Do I Update The Software On My AT&T SGH-i897 (Captivate) Phone To Android 2.2 (Froyo) Through Kies Mini For PC?)

i then go to [FONT=&quot]Step 3: Configuring Device/Driver Install
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1. On the phone, USB Debugging should be enabled. To do this, go to Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging. Tap Ok to the message. i do this without a problem
   
2. Plug the cable into the phone and then into the computer. The computer should detect new hardware and install automatically. It will do this for several devices and may take a few moments. i do this and wait for several minutes and nothing happens.
3. Unplug the cable from the phone and power off the device. Hold down both the volume up & down keys while inserting the data cable. The phone will enter a Downloading mode. The computer will then install the rest of the driver files. If there is a problem with Windows finding the driver, let it search online to grab them. Once the computer has finished, unplug the device from the computer, remove the cover, remove the battery, insert the battery, and place the cover back on. Lastly, power on the device. i try this for sh1ts and gigs and again nothing happens
   
4. Restart the computer. then i restart my computer.

i then proceed to [FONT=&quot]Step 4: Device Upgrading
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i open up Kies Mini plug in my phone and click on "Phone Upgrade". Kies then disappears and i get this error message.

i click dont send and then i get this

i click ok and Kies comes back.

WTF!!!

can someone please help.



thank you

 

[darkrequiem]

First make sure anti virus disabled
That your phone is in Debugger Mode
Next double click the mini kies icon on your desktop first
It will then tell you to plug in your phone
Update will commence
Make SURE your in TouchWiz as your interface as well
Took me under 30 mins to get upgraded from 2.1 to 2.2 Stock