I5700 Galaxy Spica/lite officially gets Android 2.1

[gusto5]

Where does it say that its out oficially?

I think he found this out by installing it officially onto his phone, and not in reference to a press release.

 

[rusky]

I've received a reply from Samsung UK concerning use of Odin and expected release of 2.1 in the UK:



D'Oh! I too have responded by pointing them at their own press release. Sigh.

Strange as Samsung use ODin to program the phones!

 

[nx1977]

just phoned t mobile they dont suport android 2.1

On the Samsung or in general? Because my Tmob Desire has 2.1

My guess is they'll blanket flood their handset base with 2.1 updates around the same time.

 

[sirnose66]

Been following this thread for a few weeks - reckoned it was just a waiting game to get the official upgrade in UK, but following some of the latest posts I am not so sure...

People who have rightly or wrongly posted on this thread about using Odin, seem to have had entirely positive experiences - or am I missing something? What are the downsides, aside from possible loss of warranty? Assuming the upgrade process goes smoothly, what is the likelihood I will subsequently need to return it under warranty and be turned down? If the phone died altogether or say the battery or display failed who is going to know or care what firmware I had?

The other question I had was if I do unofficial upgrade and then the official one does actually come out, would I need to downgrade to 1.5 first to get it to work and if so where do I find the official 1.5 to flash as there doesn't seem to be a way to back up firmware?

Any answers appreciated - I am a newcomer to the world of smartphones, but no stranger to flashing other devices so I am confident I could upgrade without a problem

 

[sipart]

Strange as Samsung use ODin to program the phones!

My thoughts also as it's mentioned and documented in the service manual - http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-galaxy-spica-lite-portal-service-manual.html

But I suspect this is not a 'supported' method for general users - but it seems a reliable and effective way of upgrading the phone (with a bit of technical know how).

As for "got-petrol - just phoned t mobile they don't support android 2.1" - strange as the HTC Desire is on T Mobile and uses 2.1 - unless they mean they don't support 2.1 on the Portal! But would you really call a mobile provider about OS issues when much more knowledge and experience on the web? As far as I am concerned the travesty here is that the NPS provided in the boxed product is defective and not fit for purpose (as in version 1.3 of NPS). The only risk is if you flash the phone unofficially with 2.1 - have a hardware fault which prevents another flash back to 1.5 before returning to T Mobile and they refuse to replace the phone due to the OS version (assuming they officially issue a statement specifying they only support phones with the shipped OS - doubtful(?) due to the lack of any specific T-Mobile skins/mods/branding in the OS - making it a T Mobile 'version')

got-petrol and others - what are the best phone numbers to call for T-Mobile and Samsung UK support to clarify the 2.1 update?

Cheers

 

[Sto]

Samsung number is 0845 726 7864 (local rate)

 

[andy-roid]

I use 150 on the phone for t mobile

 

[nx1977]

I use 150 on the phone for t mobile

You're better off using the UK help twitter acct.

Who ever runs it has a better clue than customer services via the phone do

 

[andy-roid]

You're better off using the UK help twitter acct.

Who ever runs it has a better clue than customer services via the phone do

how do i post a message to them on twitter im a member but cant find any where to post

 

[Sto]

1) Log in to Twitter.com
2) Go here: T-Mobile UK Support (TmobileUKhelp) on Twitter
3) Click the cog icon
4) Choose "Direct message TmobileUKhelp"
5) Done!

(or just do a normal Tweet with a @TmobileUKhelp mention - they'll pick it up)

 

[andy-roid]

i dont no if ive done it right will have to see any way the thing i wanted to no is if the update comes from t mobile how will we update

 

[nx1977]

HTC updates need HTC software, so it'd need NPS.

It's just a case of them putting the file on the server for us to download. Hardly a difficult thing to do.

All they have to do is add a T-mobile homepage/bookmark, WNW shortcut on the home screen, and T-mobile animation at start up. That's all the customisation they do to their phones!

 

[andy-roid]

HTC updates need HTC software, so it'd need NPS.

It's just a case of them putting the file on the server for us to download. Hardly a difficult thing to do.

All they have to do is add a T-mobile homepage/bookmark, WNW shortcut on the home screen, and T-mobile animation at start up. That's all the customisation they do to their phones!

i cant find any of them customisations on my phone

 

[elo_pry]

i'd be damn interested to learn how u got the information that 2.1 is out officially in indonesia. i can tell u one thing: it ain't. i'm happen to live here btw.
same is true for sgp.

regards

 

[Aleks2394]

Did you know when android 2,1 go out for poland??

 

[sipart]

Didn't call but tweeted as suggested:

"@tmobileukhelp Time scale on Galaxy Portal Android 2.1 update? If not why not? Samsung announced roll out over 1 month ago? Thks"

"TmobileUKhelp
Hi there, we do not have an exact date for release but I do know that you do not have long to wait. Once released we will tweet. Thanks"

Looks like released soon and T Mobile recognise the fact at least. I can live with 1.5 till then.

Cheers

 

[Sto]

"TmobileUKhelp
Hi there, we do not have an exact date for release but I do know that you do not have long to wait. Once released we will tweet. Thanks"

Hooray! The first definite positive news! Nice one Sipart!

Odin will wait - and so will I....<continues drumming fingers on table>

 

[andy-roid]

Didn't call but tweeted as suggested:

"@tmobileukhelp Time scale on Galaxy Portal Android 2.1 update? If not why not? Samsung announced roll out over 1 month ago? Thks"

"TmobileUKhelp
Hi there, we do not have an exact date for release but I do know that you do not have long to wait. Once released we will tweet. Thanks"

Looks like released soon and T Mobile recognise the fact at least. I can live with 1.5 till then.

Cheers

what i want to no is how do we update if its coming from t mobile

 

[maciunio]

Did you know when android 2,1 go out for polish??

i guess it'd happen quite soon
hopefully

 

[redpyramid]

i'd be damn interested to learn how u got the information that 2.1 is out officially in indonesia. i can tell u one thing: it ain't. i'm happen to live here btw.
same is true for sgp.

regards

ya sounded like horsesh*t to me when i saw it - like htf would he know?

 

[gusto5]

ya sounded like horsesh*t to me when i saw it - like htf would he know?

Maybe because he's in Indonesia and he installed it over NPS?

 

[Beerkan]

Ordered Galaxy Portal today from t-mobile. Will post on receipt what o/s it has.







Phone received. Android 1.5

 

[confabber]

Hooray! The first definite positive news! Nice one Sipart!

Odin will wait - and so will I....<continues drumming fingers on table>

--ditto--

 

[eluria]

news update from samsung mobile singapore facebook:

"Samsung Mobile Singapore Upgrade via our customer service centres is now available. Online upgrade will be announced soon via email to Samsung Mobile database.

Do make sure you have opted in for the email."

 

[confabber]

news update from samsung mobile singapore facebook:

"Samsung Mobile Singapore Upgrade via our customer service centres is now available. Online upgrade will be announced soon via email to Samsung Mobile database.

Do make sure you have opted in for the email."

Wow that's great news. Thanks eluria. I am in Singapore too. My hands are itchy now.