Like everybody else I too am waiting for the update to ICS on a unbranded model(I9100XEUKH2).
I was under the impression that the unbranded models would be released first before any network, although it seems 3 and O2 are now getting the update?.
I know that there is the usual pros and cons with an update (I had a few issues after updating my Asus Transformer to ICS), but on the whole I'm looking forward to it, and wish something would happen.
Strange how if you goto the Samsung UK website, click Support, then downloads, then choose Galaxy S2, it takes you the download section. One of the downloads (dated 19th March strangely) is a user manual for ICS.
Maybe week commencing 19th was for the manual
The (XEU) UK update is contained in a Multi CSC Polish release.
XEO (Poland) Also has CSC (CPW, DBT, ITV, KOR, XEF, XEU)
Incorrect. Please don't confuse other users. You said it yourself:
On other words it's the Polish regional update hacked to include the XEU CSC. That is not the same thing as an official XEU update via Kies.
I know that ICS has been released to 3 and other carriers are updating as is the UK unlocked but I don't really understand how this can be!
OK, the unlocked version has to be tested against Vodaphone, O2 and all the rest but I would have thought that the carriers would take the released XEU version and test that to create/release their own version.
I am disappointed that I have an unlocked phone but still no ICS but I do put a large part of the blame against Samsung. There was leaked info about a 1st March release (They could have officially denied it!) and then last week a vague announcement that it would be week commencing 19th March - I can't believe that last week they didn't have a good idea of the release schedule. I would have no problem with them announcing a release schedule and adding that it would be +/- 2 days (or something like that).
In the PC world we live in nowadays a lot is spoken of 'managing expectations', Samsung are absolutely not doing that and in my opinion seem to almost encourage misinformation - but they do make good phones!
It says official updates - the Polish official has multi CSCs contained.
Apart from not being released on Kies - there is no difference. Works perfectly on my UK phone.
What do you not understand by ICS rolling out to SGSII week commencing 19th March?
commencing 19th march doesn't mean it will be out either 19 20 21st. It means 19th and onwards
I'm glad & hope that the Europe/UK version will be better than the other countries. Its crap and buggy. I'm happy to wait.
OP should change title. They aren't supporting the sim-free its just on its way.
Here is explained whats going on:
Galaxy S2 SIM-free owners last to get ICS, Samsung UK admits - xda-developers
Yeah this is what I was thinking.Why this only seems to be the case with the SGS2 and in the UK, I don't know.
I already said this on another thread.
Again, cite your source(s). A delay has been acknowledged, something that is unfortunately becoming commonplace with ICS on several different handsets. I don't remember ever reading about "no update", whichin any case seems highly unlikely given that it's available for some regional unbranded handsets.Samsung have already decided not to update ICS for unbranded phones because there are problems with handset.
How exactly do you "make" a handset for ICS? All GT-i9100 models have the exact same hardware specification regardless of whether they are branded or not. There is absolutely no difference (other than the installed firmware) between your unbranded handset, assuming you actually own one, and mine that came with Orange firmware.You only get ICs for new handset which were really tested and made for ICS.
Riiiiiiiiiiiight.... so your solution for those who are annoyed with the delayed GS2 update is not to buy a GS2? That's a bit illogical isn't it?The only way for you all to do if you don't like Samsung treat you all badly, don't buy the Siii. buy a different handset.
So we've all got another two years to look forward to then, seeing as the GS2 hasn't been on the market a year yet.after all these phones only last about 3 years before they fail.
I already said this on another thread. Samsung have already decided not to update ICS for unbranded phones because there are problems with handset. They only doing it for carriers because it was part of their agreement with them.
This is also the same reason why we didn't get 2.35 or 2.36 whist the operaters were updating their customers.
You only get ICs for new handset which were really tested and made for ICS.
The only way for you all to do if you don't like Samsung treat you all badly, don't buy the Siii. buy a different handset. afterall these phones only last about 3 years before they fail.
STOP BUYING SAMSUNG!
Really unhelpful. If you have an s2 and are so bothered, why not put ics on your phone using Odin
Iwas aslo waiting for ICS. But truth hurts. So you didn't get interim updates?
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