Hey, so I'm new to these parts of town - although I've been lurking for the last month or so since I got an Android phone.
I must admit I was MASSIVELY disappointed with the Galaxy S. It is a lovely phone, that does lots of wonderful things. But I was having trouble with the battery life, GPS and MASSIVE lag issues. Its amazing that someone thought it was fine to release it in that state!
I decided to take matters into my own hands after it seemed like Froyo wasn't coming till the end of October and installed it myself. Obviously it was a big risk, and it took me a long time to do it and get it working, but even though its a beta version (JPK), my phone is working ALOT better now.
My battery life has improved significantly. This might also be because I've turned off regular updates for Twitter (used Twicca on 2.1, now using Touiter). But I can still tell the difference. My GPS works wonders. The little updates that come with Froyo enhance the overall experience. But best of all, the general lag has gone. My phone feels zippy now.
I should say, however, that there are a few little things that need sorting out. The phone throws a paddy once a day and decides to freeze up, so you have to wait for it to calm down. But I can live with this, given the improvements.
In a nutshell, if you're frustrated with your SGS, I reckon its worth taking the plunge and going Froyo now. Obviously there's every chance you won't be as happy as I am, but for me I'm pleased I gambled it.
Sorry for whittling on. Just wanted to join in the action.
Dan
I must admit I was MASSIVELY disappointed with the Galaxy S. It is a lovely phone, that does lots of wonderful things. But I was having trouble with the battery life, GPS and MASSIVE lag issues. Its amazing that someone thought it was fine to release it in that state!
I decided to take matters into my own hands after it seemed like Froyo wasn't coming till the end of October and installed it myself. Obviously it was a big risk, and it took me a long time to do it and get it working, but even though its a beta version (JPK), my phone is working ALOT better now.
My battery life has improved significantly. This might also be because I've turned off regular updates for Twitter (used Twicca on 2.1, now using Touiter). But I can still tell the difference. My GPS works wonders. The little updates that come with Froyo enhance the overall experience. But best of all, the general lag has gone. My phone feels zippy now.
I should say, however, that there are a few little things that need sorting out. The phone throws a paddy once a day and decides to freeze up, so you have to wait for it to calm down. But I can live with this, given the improvements.
In a nutshell, if you're frustrated with your SGS, I reckon its worth taking the plunge and going Froyo now. Obviously there's every chance you won't be as happy as I am, but for me I'm pleased I gambled it.
Sorry for whittling on. Just wanted to join in the action.
Dan
haha
