mastaplaya715
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Will there be an Ice cream sandwich update for samsung epic touch 4g? Or will the samsung nexus prime be the only phone with it.
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CrazyTechnoBoy
Android Enthusiast
Well, If I remember correctly, Ice Cream Sandwich is meant to be on every Android device out there. So I would expect the Epic Touch to get the update.
unplugged1
Android Enthusiast
Eventually. The timing of Samsung's update is one of the few things that concerns me with this phone.
If I want timely updates, I will most probably have to wait for the Nexus Prime. (Which by being a "Google Phone" means that it is the first with any updates.)
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
Its not out yet. Lol let it breathe. No, but just like every update the recent powerhouse phones will get the update to. ASAP? Not likely but in time. Nexus just gets to treat first with yje new one and previous ones get it after. Same cycle.
unplugged1
Android Enthusiast
Actually, timely updates is a concern with Samsung. I have had HTC, Hero and then Evo 4G. The updates were pretty darn quick. What I have heard about Samsung Android updates has not been so good.
Has anyone with a Samsung been satisfied with the update timing?
So-Low Da Don
Android Enthusiast
When I had a Moment it came out after the Hero and got the 2.1 update before it. The original Galaxy S is the only Samsung phone with "untimely" updates.
heavychevy
Android Expert
Samsung sucks with updates. Has there even been an official gingerbread release for the GS yet?
So-Low Da Don
Android Enthusiast
have you ever heard of the epic 4g?
sprints best phone right now?
yea.
we were supposed to get 2.2 in september, then october, the for christmas.
we got it in february.
so what your saying is bs.
not only that phone, but ive heard on the epic forums about many more samsung phones that got "untimely" updates.
So-Low Da Don
Android Enthusiast
When I said "Original Galaxy S" I meant ALL the Original Galaxy S' because now that there's an S2, Every "Galaxy S" phone is considered "Original."(At least to me, I should have been more clear)
Edit: Actually the European Galaxy S had way more timely updates than the American Versions, so I really don't think you could only blame Samsung for that.
unplugged1
Android Enthusiast
No. Sprint has always stated that updates originate with the manufacturer, then go to Sprint for any changes to its "bloatware". Also, as demonstrated by HTC, updates have been pretty timely. I don't know of any HTC updates that were delayed too much.
I originally had the Hero with HTC. It took a while for the update to be pushed, while other phones were introduced with the new version. However, this was the first Sprint Android, and the version was changed just a month after the introduction. Ever since, then updates on my newer Evo 4G have been timely.
Wolfedude88
Android Expert
I still think it goes through Sprint to test though, one of the reasons why there are test builds out there, and some are rejected. At least that is how it was on Verizon.
I thought first the Manufacturing had to send it to the Carrier, then they had to do their test to see if they approved or not before releasing or making the manufacturing do another one.
I guess I could be wrong though.
unplugged1
Android Enthusiast
I think that is pretty much the process. Sprint is usually waiting for the manufacturer to get the update over for approval.
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
The thing is nobody knows what IC will look like and the question is far off for now. I'm sure it will get it though. And the update issue was for the US versions. Either carriers have to work closer with Sammy to get them as fast as the UK versions did or take that up with your carrier.
Eaglesfan9106
Android Enthusiast
Really now? Lol
unplugged1
Android Enthusiast
Since this thread addresses Ice Cream Sandwich and Samsung upgrades, here is an interesting article on timely upgrades by manufacturer and carrier. The good news is that Sprint is far in front of the other carriers in getting upgrades out. The bad news is that Samsung isn't quite up to par compared to HTC. In fact, Samsung has yet to upgrade a phone to 2.3 on Sprint (other than the Google Nexus, of course). Interestingly, the Galaxy S phones have updated on other carriers, like T-Mobile. The reason for this lack of updates could be because Samsung is producing so many phones with 2.3 to begin with. Thoughts?
Updates, or lack thereof, on the Android Update Alliance | Android and Me
Updates, or lack thereof, on the Android Update Alliance | Android and Me
can somebody please tell me why i even want ICS? what features will ICS have that 2.3.4 does not have?
supposedly 2.3.6 for the Nexus S breaks free tethering (wifi and usb).
my point is (assuming free tethering works on the epic 4g touch), why clamor for the latest android operating system if a) it doesn't bring any added functionality that i really want (who cares if my epic 4g touch has a similar operating system to android tablets?) and/or b) this new operating system takes away functionality i do want (like free tethering).
supposedly 2.3.6 for the Nexus S breaks free tethering (wifi and usb).
my point is (assuming free tethering works on the epic 4g touch), why clamor for the latest android operating system if a) it doesn't bring any added functionality that i really want (who cares if my epic 4g touch has a similar operating system to android tablets?) and/or b) this new operating system takes away functionality i do want (like free tethering).
unplugged1
Android Enthusiast
I think you bring up a very good point. I think that Android is now reaching a maturity whereby updates merely improve upon the operating system rather than fix issues.
A good argument can be made that updates are no longer as necessary as they have been. In fact, 2.3 is a good example of that. I don't think I really needed it. It left my phone worse off than it did before.
Poweranimals
Android Enthusiast
Let's just say with Samsung's track record, your ice cream sandwich will be melted by the time you recieve it.
I can't remember where or when or if... but I seem to recall hearing that samsung said it was going to be better about updates...
Is my brain creating its own delusions to ease my mind over my definite sprint gs2 purchase?
solid_s_1117
Well-Known Member
This. When the source code is released "some weeks" after the Galaxy Nexus launches, all we have to do is wait for the developers to start cooking. Hell some are even trying to port the sdk that was already released. In sum, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for Sprint/Samsung to release anything this year.
I'm not too excited about the prospect of possibly getting ICS on our GSII. Not because Samsung will probably take ages to get it out, but because it'd be all TiuchWiz'd up and all that...it'll still have all the feature tweaks/omissions that all the phone makers do on non "google experience" devices. What does that leave us with...the behind the scenes updates that ICS brings. That's all well and good, but how tangible will those updates be for the user experience? I mean, how much faster can this phone get? 
The GSII (and all other current) hardware also isnt designed for ICS, what with their hard buttons and all, so that's a major part of 4.0 that won't jive with our phone right there.
Point is, we'll probably get the update (eventually), but we'll probably miss out on many of its cooler features. Hopefully I'll be wrong, but I'm thinking that the only way for the foreseeable future (without root) to get the ICS experience we all want is to go and get a Galaxy Nexus.
The GSII (and all other current) hardware also isnt designed for ICS, what with their hard buttons and all, so that's a major part of 4.0 that won't jive with our phone right there. Point is, we'll probably get the update (eventually), but we'll probably miss out on many of its cooler features. Hopefully I'll be wrong, but I'm thinking that the only way for the foreseeable future (without root) to get the ICS experience we all want is to go and get a Galaxy Nexus.
JonnyRedcorn
Newbie
If I were to root my AT&T gs2 would I be able to get rid of touchwiz and have a stock android experience?
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