Ice Cream Sandwich Update

rhysv · Feb 5, 2012

The Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) update isn't too far away for the Samsung Galaxy S2... Check out this post I put up on InSyde Tech with some details and a preview of what to expect. Ice Cream Sandwich For Samsung Galaxy S2 Is Nearly Here | InSyde Tech

led hed · Feb 5, 2012

even if it doesn't come, i'm not 'ditchng' my s2.

GG1 · Feb 5, 2012

Not much has changed visually between GB and ICS. Very minor tweeks here and there.
Dissapointing, for me anyway.

Realme · Feb 6, 2012

Let's hope that the ICS does not come with all the quirks of the GB.

codral · Feb 6, 2012

GG1 said:
Not much has changed visually between GB and ICS. Very minor tweeks here and there.
Dissapointing, for me anyway.

Yeh definitely a disappointment for me too, looks almost exactly the same.

I'll avoid a samsung modified one and hope that a you can download a generic ICS eventually... Or does that not happen?

bonerp · Feb 6, 2012

I thought they were device specific which is why not every android device is going to get it. I really think you need to wait for the final edition to be released before deciding whether ICS is better or GB is better.

I gues apps will be optimised for ICS too, over time

Slug · Feb 6, 2012

GG1 said:
Not much has changed visually between GB and ICS

That's because TouchWiz is still overlaid on top, and it hasn't changed much. If you compare 'vanilla' Android 4.0 with 2.3.x you see a huge difference.

GG1 · Feb 6, 2012

Slug said:
That's because TouchWiz is still overlaid on top, and it hasn't changed much. If you compare 'vanilla' Android 4.0 with 2.3.x you see a huge difference.

Agreed! Maybe I was hoping for a whole new touchwiz version with ICS.Would have been nice. Still looking forward to put ICS on my phone though.

rhysv · Feb 11, 2012

I like some of the new Touchwiz features... but they are mostly just visual. Cant wait to get my hands on the new OS.

late8 · Feb 11, 2012

Rumours are 1st MARCH.

Shocky · Feb 11, 2012

Slug said:
That's because TouchWiz is still overlaid on top, and it hasn't changed much. If you compare 'vanilla' Android 4.0 with 2.3.x you see a huge difference.

A huge difference in the interface only, the basic functionality will be the same for most users, having touchwiz 4 on both just highlights this.

ICS is little disappointing, lots of improvements under the hood but most users will never notice or care about them.

That said the updated touchwiz 4 with the 3d effect on the homescreens is smoother but that’s nothing to do with ICS.

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rhysv · Feb 11, 2012

I think users will notice the under the hood ICS improvements... if only in the performance increases and improved battery life. Either way... cant wait for it to be officially released. I heard something about the 29th of Feb, so Samsung can beat any march iPad announcement.

Shocky · Feb 12, 2012

rhysv said:
I think users will notice the under the hood ICS improvements... if only in the performance increases and improved battery life. Either way... cant wait for it to be officially released. I heard something about the 29th of Feb, so Samsung can beat any march iPad announcement.

I havent noticed any improvement in battery life and the performance is about the same, the stock broswer is allot better though but is that because of ICS or the updated browser?

WilfMoralee · Feb 12, 2012

Shocky said:
I havent noticed any improvement in battery life and the performance is about the same, the stock broswer is allot better though but is that because of ICS or the updated browser?

apparently both as the ICS browser would not be achievable without the improvements made in the framework of ICS itself. I'm not too bothered about ICS as a lot of app compatibility issues, just wish I could have the Gmail and Browser ICS apps on GB...

Vinnydude · Feb 12, 2012

Even though there are rumours of certain relaese dates at the end of this month, i'm assuming that after then it's down to the service provider to roll out ICS? So the release date at the end of the month doesn't really mean that much unless you are willing to flash your phone?

I'm just saying cause i'm on O2 through Carphone warehouse, and I'm still on 2.3.4

:/

matttye · Feb 12, 2012

Vinnydude said:
Even though there are rumours of certain relaese dates at the end of this month, i'm assuming that after then it's down to the service provider to roll out ICS? So the release date at the end of the month doesn't really mean that much unless you are willing to flash your phone?

I'm just saying cause i'm on O2 through Carphone warehouse, and I'm still on 2.3.4

:/

I'm in the exact same situation as you... but with ICS being a major update and CPW seemingly not using any branding at all, I'm hoping they release it quickly.

Shocky · Feb 12, 2012

You could aleays flash the ICS beta, it's stable. I've had no serious issues and it's good enough for daily use.

matttye · Feb 12, 2012

Shocky said:
You could aleays flash the ICS beta, it's stable. I've had no serious issues and it's good enough for daily use.

Do I have to wipe all data to flash it?

I'm not rooted nor do I have an sd card to backup using titanium.

Mutant04 · Feb 12, 2012

I have a sim free S2 which is not rooted. Now I maybe a bit slow, but I'm a bit confused about how updates actually work.
As I understand an update is provided by the network, so for instants O2 may get an update before say Vodafone.
How would this work with having a sim free S2?

At presnet I keep checking on the S2 itself for updates and via Kies and it always says no update available (latest version installed ) although I'm STILL on 2.3.4.

Will ICS be available to sim free mobiles before dedicated networks??? And is an OTA update.

Like I say, I'm a bit confused.

Shocky · Feb 12, 2012

matttye said:
Do I have to wipe all data to flash it?

I'm not rooted nor do I have an sd card to backup using titanium.

Official or not I think you have to wipe when upgrading from gingerbread.

matttye · Feb 12, 2012

Shocky said:
Official or not I think you have to wipe when upgrading from gingerbread.

I might try it, but I don't have a lot of faith in kies backups

Does this have the upgraded ics apps such as contacts, gmail, browser or has Samsung butchered everything?

Plain ics is beautiful!

Shocky · Feb 12, 2012

matttye said:
I might try it, but I don't have a lot of faith in kies backups

Does this have the upgraded ics apps such as contacts, gmail, browser or has Samsung butchered everything?

Plain ics is beautiful!

Yep, it has updated apps but it uses Touchwiz 4 so it looks much the same really.

There are two issues for me with the current beta, first one is an sd card error, some apps won't install from the market with an sd card mounted, easy to work around though.

Also, it will keep telling you an update is available but it will always fail to update, I removed it with titanium backup, but there may be another way to remove it, I'm not sure.

Randy · Feb 12, 2012

late8 said:
Rumours are 1st MARCH.

So us Orange users should expect it around christmas time.. just after the end of humanity

evohicks · Feb 12, 2012

Mutant04 said:
I have a sim free S2 which is not rooted. Now I maybe a bit slow, but I'm a bit confused about how updates actually work.
As I understand an update is provided by the network, so for instants O2 may get an update before say Vodafone.
How would this work with having a sim free S2?

At presnet I keep checking on the S2 itself for updates and via Kies and it always says no update available (latest version installed ) although I'm STILL on 2.3.4.

Will ICS be available to sim free mobiles before dedicated networks??? And is an OTA update.

Like I say, I'm a bit confused.

Same boat as me mate, they haven't sent an update out since 2.3.4 and I am continuously checking ota. I always thought the sim free models got the update 1st also, as the operators have to put their stuff on before they roll it out.

rozel · Feb 13, 2012

evohicks said:
Same boat as me mate, they haven't sent an update out since 2.3.4 and I am continuously checking ota. I always thought the sim free models got the update 1st also, as the operators have to put their stuff on before they roll it out.

Me too - check out the CPW thread, it is down to Samsung UK in our case

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