Are there any differences between firmwares for different models?

[mach101]

I was wondering if there is a difference between f.x the Gingerbread that is running on a Samsung galaxy SII and on a Samsung galaxy Gio or any other brand?

 

[Crashdamage]

Of course there is. There's specific firmware for each model, specific model variation and (unless you have unbranded, generic unlocked device) carrier and country/region.

 

[chanchan05]

The hardware on each phone is different, that's why the firmware is also different. For example, the Galaxy S II has an OpenGL capable graphics chip, so its able to use hardware acceleration for its version of the TouchWiz interface. The Galaxy Y on the other hand, does not have such a graphics chip, so its interface has less eye candy features.

 

[mach101]

So if one wants to install the firmware from Samsung galaxy SII on Galaxy Y, is it possible?

 

[Crashdamage]

No. Read the replies again.

 

[chanchan05]

So if one wants to install the firmware from Samsung galaxy SII on Galaxy Y, is it possible?

No, its not possible. As I said, in the example, the firmware of the SII is dfferent because it has a powerful graphics chip. The Y firmware is different because it has a crappy grahics capability. Its not compatible. I understand its difficult to understand since you don't seem very tech literate.

Lets put it this way: You can't put a Subaru turbo boxer engine in a Toyota Yaris.