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[Q] [i9001] Android update policy

This news is kinda old but i wanted to share it with you guys.
http://www.best7android.com/2011/05/new-android-update-policy-gives-users.html
Does this also apply for our i9001? If so, samsung needs to update our device.
(Sorry for my bad English)

Applies to galaxy s, galaxy s plus, galaxy w, galaxy advance, galaxy sl as well.
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will receive the latest Android updates for 18 months after the device has been released, if the hardware allows it.
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theres your catch

18 month update, not update to the lastest and greatest version of Android.
we've just receive a Galaxy S' update

Funnnny said:
18 month update, not update to the lastest and greatest version of Android.
we've just receive a Galaxy S' update
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latest Android updates = ICS

oswade said:
theres your catch
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The hardware does allow it.

Rutgar said:
The hardware does allow it.
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Yes and no.
Yes: we have already checked it on custom/unofficial builds.
No: Samsung already said it for i9000 at least.
Sure I'd like to have the newest Android onboard my Galaxy S but I doubt we can win with them...

As this is 9001-specific, here's your answer: Samsung has already released the successor of our beloved device, the Galaxy S Advance. So they think it's not necessary to update an outdated device. Go and buy a new one. That's what Samsung would like you to do.
And you could read this XDA portal article: http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...ts-regarding-18-month-upgrade-push-by-google/

[Q] ICS update not avaiable through Kies?

Hey everyone, just wondering if the update for the note through Kies is also regien dependent?
I'm US based and OTA update is not available so I tried using Kies but when I connect my note to the computer, it is still saying that my current fw is the lates (which is still GB2.3.6).
Any ideas? Thanks!

seraph011 said:
Hey everyone, just wondering if the update for the note through Kies is also regien dependent?
I'm US based and OTA update is not available so I tried using Kies but when I connect my note to the computer, it is still saying that my current fw is the lates (which is still GB2.3.6).
Any ideas? Thanks!
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emmm that ics update came for GERMANY, so you need to have firmware based on germany, then you will be able to update ^^

EdgaBimbam said:
emmm that ics update came for GERMANY, so you need to have firmware based on germany, then you will be able to update ^^
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indeed updating through kies only works in germany just download the rom from the forum

EdgaBimbam said:
emmm that ics update came for GERMANY, so you need to have firmware based on germany, then you will be able to update ^^
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Oh ok! I thought that the update via Kies would be for all international versions of the note. Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait for at least a US release of ICS then.
Thanks a lot!

seraph011 said:
Oh ok! I thought that the update via Kies would be for all international versions of the note. Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait for at least a US release of ICS then.
Thanks a lot!
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no problem, but i have question, if your note is based on US, is it n7000? because this ics firmware is for international note, dont mess between international and at&t note and etc ;D

EdgaBimbam said:
emmm that ics update came for GERMANY, so you need to have firmware based on germany, then you will be able to update ^^
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EdgaBimbam said:
no problem, but i have question, if your note is based on US, is it n7000? because this ics firmware is for international note, dont mess between international and at&t note and etc ;D
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Yup, my note is the international one. It's just that I'm based here in the US but I bought my note through Amazon. I'm not sure though where my note originally came from though...is there anyway to find out? Sorry for being such a noob, this is actually my first android phone.

Ok I looked underneath the battery, it only says Made by Samsung. I have the blue international (says in the box) but really, it looks black to me though a it does have a shade of blue to it. ^^

I have the ics update available via kies right now, although I'm scared top hit update since kies bricked my vibrant. My GNote came from Germany....think I should update? Or wait for the ota?

Hmm..if it's official via kies, it should be pretty safe. =)
If ever, I would think OTA updating would carry almosts the same risks updating via Kies would since you are updating to an official fw anyway.
Happy that you have it since you have a german made note, im hoping that the asian made ones (korea/china) would get released soon as well!

I caved in, I updated....couldn't wait for the ota So far, I love it! Running very smooth. It was a little laggy at first, so I did a factory reset and it's been perfect since. No issues. My quadrant seemed to drop though, don't know what that's all about.
I did read Germany GNotes are first, but I'm sure yours will be soon

Wow, glad you had no trouble updating! Enjoy ICS! =)

Thank you! Yeah I was super worried because I updated my vibrant to 2.2 on kies in December and it stopped in the middle of installing the update....it killed my vibrant But it looks like they completely redid kies, it's much nicer now. You're next Seraph

dirtyhamster73 said:
Thank you! Yeah I was super worried because I updated my vibrant to 2.2 on kies in December and it stopped in the middle of installing the update....it killed my vibrant But it looks like they completely redid kies, it's much nicer now. You're next Seraph
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Yup, hopefully sometime soon!
Well, I'll be reading all about ICS here while waiting for it to arrive to this area of the world.
Enjoy ICS!

Can I flash the new DBT-Release from Germany on my ATO-Note? Or do I get in trouble with the product code? I read that there is a chance to loose the IMEI if the product codes do not match...
thx for help

[Q]KitKat 4.4 one day on the GS3-i9305?[Q]

Hey,
just publish this thread for know:
Android 4.4 KitKat could be released on GS3 i9305?
If is it yes, when it will be released?
Sorry for my bad English, i'm a French guy :s

yes man...and it will..if you go on GSM Arena you will see:
planned upgrade to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
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i read on a website some time back that it will roll out at the end of April...but i don't think so....the update is due...it will come...but no one knows an exact date...or even the month...we have to wait..

Some time ago, i reed something like Samsung only supports Devices not older then 18 month...
BUT!
On a german page (ukonio.de) stands that in May vor June the 'american' version of the S3 with 2Gbyte RAM (maybe they mean the i9305?) will get a offical KitKat.
So i guess the signs are good!
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app with greetings Form AUSTRIA!

The American versions shares only the image of the intl i9300/i9305. There's no Exynos, no MALI... it's a Dual core Qualcomm.

Oh, OK... Didn't knew that... But the sprint is now getting 4.4 official http://support.sprint.com/support/a...viceAdvisory_542_GKB49847-2?&INTNAV=SU:ATL:RV
And maybe we have luck and get it too...
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Note 4 UK lollipop

I am still on 4.4.4, can anyone in the UK confirm what they are on?

xXPaToSoNXx said:
I am still on 4.4.4, can anyone in the UK confirm what they are on?
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I'm on 5.0.1 Lollipop only because I downloaded the update from XDA and installed using ODIN. It is was a very easy process and does NOT void your warrany as you are not rooting the phone.
Bought my phone from Three last week and it came with 4.4.4.

To many problems with lollipop at the moment I am rolling back to 4.44.

jutley said:
To many problems with lollipop at the moment I am rolling back to 4.44.
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No problems on Lollipop BOC3 for me in the UK.

Batfink33 said:
No problems on Lollipop BOC3 for me in the UK.
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I have issues with androidwear and lollipop using my Moto 360.

Still on 4.4.4. Uk Sim free, unbranded 910f

morpheus9394 said:
I'm on 5.0.1 Lollipop only because I downloaded the update from XDA and installed using ODIN. It is was a very easy process and does NOT void your warrany as you are not rooting the phone.
Bought my phone from Three last week and it came with 4.4.4.
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I might try that,I haven't heard of it before though so I'll have to look into it a little bit more. Another question, let's say the official lollipop update comes out. How would I get around downloadin that after I uninstall the unofficial update?

I'm in UK and i recently update to 5.0.1 with odin ... yes, the warranty was NOT void but battery life it's quite poor ... i will wait for official UK 5.0.1 for EE. Untill then i will downgrade to 4.4.4 ...

I'm on BOC3 and find the battery to be excellent. Definately a better build than DBT.
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xXPaToSoNXx said:
I might try that,I haven't heard of it before though so I'll have to look into it a little bit more. Another question, let's say the official lollipop update comes out. How would I get around downloadin that after I uninstall the unofficial update?
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make sure you use the 910F version else you'll risk bricking it. Theres plenty of instructions on here. Very easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/lollipop-5-0-1-n910fxxu1boc3-t3059806
I think this is the netherlands but works fine on my f unlocked UK.

Has to be said I was disappointed with the initial german release, the contacts app crashing constantly was a real PITA, I rolled back since then and found KK is far more stable.
Think what has been disappointing from Samsung is they are being pretty poor in software roll out planning, it is bad now however I am wondering how it will be after the S6 is launched globally.

Jygar said:
Has to be said I was disappointed with the initial german release, the contacts app crashing constantly was a real PITA, I rolled back since then and found KK is far more stable.
Think what has been disappointing from Samsung is they are being pretty poor in software roll out planning, it is bad now however I am wondering how it will be after the S6 is launched globally.
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Official German lollipop release?

xXPaToSoNXx said:
Official German lollipop release?
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Yes the DBT release.

Just flash it with Odin ?

Tom540 said:
Just flash it with Odin ?
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okay if I do this will my phone be formatted and can I restore it easily for ota's?

xXPaToSoNXx said:
okay if I do this will my phone be formatted and can I restore it easily for ota's?
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It won't be "formatted", you'll have to do the factory reset yourself and since it is an official ROM from Samsung you phone will be eligible for later OTA's

xXPaToSoNXx said:
okay if I do this will my phone be formatted and can I restore it easily for ota's?
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Your internal/external SD cards will not be formatted, and you should still be able to receive OTAs after flashing. There is more information and tutorials on XDA/elsewhere on the internet ☺

I'm on 5.0.1 on BOC3. BOB4 wasn't anything fantastic after the initial hype of it being Lollipop died, but BOC3 was a noticeable upgrade to even BOB4. In my experience anyway. I have an unbranded 910F and flashed the BOC3 via ODIN. I'd highly recommend it!

I'm still on 4.4.4
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I'm on O2, so still 4.4.4 at the minute but I've read that 5.0.1 should be out next week according to a veteran member of the O2 forums.
https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Andro...Mini-S4-Note-3-amp-Note-4/td-p/852453/page/13
Disappoints me that its taking this long, having swapped from a Nexus 5. Feels like we're jumping through hoops just to get an update that's already outdated.

thedarkmunk said:
I'm on 5.0.1 on BOC3. BOB4 wasn't anything fantastic after the initial hype of it being Lollipop died, but BOC3 was a noticeable upgrade to even BOB4. In my experience anyway. I have an unbranded 910F and flashed the BOC3 via ODIN. I'd highly recommend it!
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You recommend BOC3? So how does this fash work? Is it just necessarily an ota update you would get? And is it completely reversible?

SM-N9200 update

Does anybody has some news about Note 5 update for HK/China?

calinormy said:
Does anybody has some news about Note 5 update for HK/China?
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Check online
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nothing as of now... feeling a little bit disappointed having purchased this version

jonnyszt said:
Check online
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^^^ This
Samsung never releases information about upcoming updates. The only way you'll know it's here is when they start rolling it out. You can keep checking at www.sammobile.com/firmwares/.

jonnyszt said:
Check online
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I check everyday sammobile/samsung-updates for the update. My question was for Chinese native language who could have more information about timing...

calinormy said:
My question was for Chinese native language who could have more information about timing...
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Language has nothing to do with it.

CafeKampuchia said:
Language has nothing to do with it.
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Very helpful answer! What are you doing on xda?

calinormy said:
Very helpful answer! What are you doing on xda?
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Telling you the truth, whether you find it helpful or not. Samsung never intentionally releases information on firmware updates. Not in Korean, English, Chinese or any other language. If you don't believe me, Google it for yourself in whatever language you like. There isn't secret information on xda you won't find at Google.

CafeKampuchia said:
Telling you the truth, whether you find it helpful or not. Samsung never intentionally releases information on firmware updates. Not in Korean, English, Chinese or any other language. If you don't believe me, Google it for yourself in whatever language you like. There isn't secret information on xda you won't find at Google.
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There are others media like facebook instagram or similar available in China. That's why I asked help from someone speaking chinese especialy since N9200 is a model only for Hong Kong and China.
BTW. My huawei watch update was announced in germany in german language. Do you see my point now?

Is there any MM rom compatible with SM-N9200? I'm tired of waiting.. probably Note 4 users will receive an OTA update to MM before me..
lol.
Thanks

lukas95np said:
Is there any MM rom compatible with SM-N9200? I'm tired of waiting.. probably Note 4 users will receive an OTA update to MM before me..
lol.
Thanks
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Nothing for now as far as I am aware. It is actually quite difficult to find a compatible ROM with 9200 due to difference in the modem with the other models. Therefore, I think we are stuck until Samsung releases an update for our model and this will be used by some ROM such as Infinity which was compatible with LP and 9200.

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Nothing for now as far as I am aware. It is actually quite difficult to find a compatible ROM with 9200 due to difference in the modem with the other models. Therefore, I think we are stuck until Samsung releases an update for our model and this will be used by some ROM such as Infinity which was compatible with LP and 9200.
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Ok.. we could only wait

As far as I know MM update will come with support for samsuny pay in china this month. Maybe that's why we have to wait a little more. My question is if we can use samsung pay in europe, using an HK/China model?

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Is there any MM rom compatible with SM-N9200? I'm tired of waiting.. probably Note 4 users will receive an OTA update to MM before me..
lol.
Thanks
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There are many MM ROMs but i want Nougat. I miss the premium feel of note 5 over OnePlus 3.

Just give it some time. Nougat only started rolling out for the Note 5 a few days ago. The N9200 will also come, if not within days then at least within a few weeks
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