Samsung Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich?
 

So, there are rumours on the net that ICS will make an official appearance on the SGS2 on or around 1st March.

As I am new to VM Mobile I'm not really sure on the stance they take on new firmware? Is the SGS2 under the mercy of VM and their own release schedules or will it pick up stock Samsung/Android firmware when it is released?

My previous experience of this was on the Vodafone network with Nokia phones and they were painfully slow at approving updates.

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VM need to test the firmware before they release it.

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Samsung have announced it will arrive on March 15........My birthday!!!

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/sams...arch-50007230/

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Yes and its three days after my birthday so it will be interesting to see how good it is.:D

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It's being rolled out next Monday according to this http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/sams...arch-50007310/

But when will Virgin give it the green light?

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Yes my phone awaits it and also lets hope we don't get any problems with this new version.

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I flashed my phone using odin to 2.3.6 and thinking about doing it to ICS polish version, not sure if thats a bad idea or not

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It has been rolled out to sim free phones but those of us locked on to networks have to wait a bit longer.

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It will be interesting, because as far as I can tell my SGS II is unbranded, even though I got it from a VM shop, so will see whether I can get it on Monday or not

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It started to rollout to parts of Europe yesterday but the UK isn't due to get the update till at least next week, and thats only for unbranded handsets bought SIM free.

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If it has any pre installed VM apps then I hate to be the bearer of the bummer and say its a VM iteration of the phone software and as such like all the other networks won't be rolling from the 19 the.

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It's surprisingly Virgin free-only the network operator's name gives the game away.

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Further to that *#1234# gives you various information-apparently xeuk or xx means unbranded. Virgin have confirmed on the community forum that they'll be taking the software for testing once it's released in the UK, but it appears that you won't have to wait for that process if your phone is unbranded.

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Well as I put in the main Google Android thread, I took the plunge and did the update via ODIN last night as KIES is very flakey on my computer.

Worked fine and still picked up Virgin correctly (rather than seeing it as T-Mobile)

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The polish version?

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Yup, but it got all UK stuff in it anyway - just followed the instructions here http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-pho...y-s2-50006766/

Also best bit is it seems to have got rid of the 'Fully charged' beep which has been annoying the hell out of me since I got the phone

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My phones rooted so I had it for a while not an amazing update but worth it as the battery now seems alittle better, can't wait for the SG3 to make its apperance.

Has anyone else noticed any great improvements that I might have overlooked.

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Are you on a stock ICS rom or the TouchWiz one?

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Stock ICS not too keen on touchwiz

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Does the upgrade do away with flash, and does that mean an end to playing embedded video in web pages? (excuse what is probably a really green question!)

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I'm running the Samsung version which does work differently to the stock version, so features are a bit different

Nope, Flash is still available for ICS

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Cheers, what about things like battery life? Supposed to be improved with ics, is it noticeable?

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Not had it on the phone long enough to notice to be honest

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Hopefully the UK version gets released today by Samsung. It seems my version numbers all point to a generic Samsung phone rather than a Virgin Mobile device. Has anyone received the official update for their Galaxy S2 yet?

I know, I'm very impatient!

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anyone got it yet,Doesnt seem to have been released as planned

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No l have got nothing yet howard.

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Nothing here either, yet! Come on Samsung!

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dare i say another coming soon lol

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Now now howard less of that.:D

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Don't we have to physically do something to get it-it won't happen automatically, will it?

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You tell me Andy as so far they have not really relayed the message that well.

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Folks, does VM not need to test and "re-mould" the release before allowing it to our S2's? Im sure they have done this with other releases???
I too have rooted S2, but not ran a custom rom yet, but will bide my time a bit more for "official" VM release (hope its soon though) ;-)

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I just tried a software update but nothing yet. Are Virgin 'in talks' with Samsung? ;-)

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Samsung don't seem to have released it yet

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I've researched this. You need to have kies installed on your computer, available on the Samsung site, connect your phone by usb, and it will tell you if there is a firmware update available.

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And having done that I'm being told I have the latest firmware installed.

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Viegin have to approve the firmware first, this could take months. I used Odin and got the updates when I wanted

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I used Odin on Friday night and got the official European ICS release. So far its been great, love the new ICS font makes the screen a lot sharper looking.

However many people have found a major bug when using any 3rd party SMS app like, Go SMS, or Chomp SMS. Texts are being sent twice by the phone. Only way to currently solve it is remove the 3rd party apps and go back to the standard messing app :(

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BTW according to this http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/p...xy-s-ii-guide/ (and this PDF http://dash.coolsmartphone.com/wp-co...r-2.0.pptx.pdf)

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Three UK users are currently getting ICS. Like others I flashed the official Polish version using Odin on mine.

If you look here http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?p...00&r=1#regiona and scroll down you can see the releases as they come out.

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That's a great link, thank Shane :)

I notice though that my device with CSC of I9100XEUKH2 doesn't even appear! Unless I am missing it?? Anyone else with this same CSC number?

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Same CSC as mine, which too was from Virgin

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Oh dear, that doesn't fill me with much hope then.

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From what I had found out there on other sites, these firmware codes are for the latest official UK Samsung S2 unbranded firmware, which others who did not purchase their handset through Virgin have.

PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100XEUKH2

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Yours are exactly the same as my SG2. So is it locked or unbranded?

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If you dial *#1234# it shows you the firmware codes. Which from what I have found is the official unbranded Samsung UK firmware and if you dial *#7465625# it will show you the network lock state among others, if it is Off like mine then it isn't network lock either.

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yep all off so unlocked. So we should be able to get the update when its releases then?

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If our handsets are truly unbranded then as soon as Samsung release the official UK rom via Kies then yes we will get it.

Fingers crossed! :D

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Seems we all have the same lol, and seems we have no patience ;-) lol

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Come on hurry up samsung :)

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Indeed!

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I still cant get my head around it, why are poeple waiting for a uk firmware update, the polish one is ready and so is "open Europe"

Any reason why I shouldnt use them to update from 2.3.6?

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Because the UK one is official and won't void your warranty. Also if you put it on via ODIN, you'll have to put any further updates on that way as KIES then won't like your phone for firmware updates anymore

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ahh well. too late then :)

put Polski on, wifi wouldnt work at all, then rebooted router and been fine. google chrome is good

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Firmwares don't invalidate the warranty from the manufacturer at all. Sure virgin might not support you if you flash with Odin but Samsung will honour their 2 year guarantee.

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emailed samsung reagarding the update,Here is the reply ----

Dear Howard

Thank you for contacting Samsung and I have pleasure in providing the following assistance.

Samsung UK can confirm that the roll out of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) on Galaxy S II will be available from week commencing 19th March, however the availability of software upgrades in the UK will be dependent upon each network’s own software approvals process.

If you require any further assistance, please contact Samsung again and we will be more than happy to help.

Kind regards

Adrian
Online Support Team
SAMSUNG Customer Support Centre

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Well that's as useful as a chocolate teapot. They are acting as if there is no such thing as an unbranded handset - that they are all network issued only

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So are we any further foreword in finding out when an update will be available ?

The VM SGS2 is indeed "Sim Free" and "Network Free" so I dont think its an issue with Virgin, as the FW code has NO VM branding ???

Really annoying tho, knowing its "out there" and I cant get it

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just what i thought,Very easy to blame network providers

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Wondering whats coming first new channels on vm or samsung update for sgs2`s ? lol

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Your pessimism knows no bounds howard.:)

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This may have already been posted but I shall post it anyway:

http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/SGSII-ICS-CRS

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Not too long now then ...

Thnks for the Link BTW , wikid

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Excellent news.

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I just posted a message on the Virgin twitter feed asking when we will get the update. I'll let you know when(or if)I hear anything.

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To be honest they won't know anymore than Krystal does on the Community Forum who posted this yesterday:

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...1108521#M12800

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Ok thanks for that Ben.

I have my phone set to automatic updates so one day I will have a nice suprise.

I've also posted a message about 3D on demand as well.

I always find the twitter team to be most helpful

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No you won't ;) The ICS update is via KIES only - as I posted 4 days ago...

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Thanks Ben,just had a reply to say it is in testing at the moment and will be on my KIES as soon as possible.

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Wooohooo. can i start getting excited again? ;-)

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Any ETA yet ?

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Nope coming soon lol

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Adding value, as always.....

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Well Hugh there are pessimists and there are optimists and there are certainly plenty of pessimists on here lately.:)

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Wish they would hurry up, just got my new SGS2 and am itching to set it up and install my paid for apps but theres not much point in putting in the time and effort just for it to be wiped by a new FW upgrade.

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You can go ahead, ICS upgrade won't wipe your phone, does an inplace update.

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And so it goes on......

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-...update-1073793

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:(:td:

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This is also the latest over on the VM community forums from Krystal_E. I must say, Virgin's responses are pretty good IMO. If they are able to keep up this informative level of communication they will have some happy customers:

"Following my previous post (just copied below the line here to help), the handset testing team have agreed to proactively send us a spreadsheet with all updates in progress - when they send this etc is yet to be confirmed but I just wanted to let you all know there is some progress.

On the back of whether there are branded sg11 etc and where testing is when I know more I'll let you all know".

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Hmm, very strange, maybe Samsung UK are not happy with the bugs. Kies podcast app keeps force closing and Facebook app causes high CPU utilisation, maybe they're going to fix those bugs?

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Seems very odd that it would be release for Europe but then not for the UK.

Possibly regretting putting the Europe version on my phone now - may have to update again when it finally gets released

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Could be April now according to this http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/sams...pril-50007451/

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Yes that is very odd. And for releasing it to Three as well. Perhaps there have been problems reported with the versions they have released so they are holding off? Who knows! But then, that seems to be the problem at this stage, lack of any concrete information from Samsung.

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Lets hope it arrives sooner rather then later.

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well sounds like they are trying to sort some bugs,Would love it now but happy to wait a tad longer whilst they sort them out.

Put LP2 on mine, no issues with anything. Good battery, rooted, fast & smooth.
Also Go have fixed the double SMS issue, don't know if its been released to the public yet but I have the apk of anyone wants it although I'm on me phone at the mo it'll have to be tomorrow. So if wanted PM me your email & I'll pass it in tomorrow.

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Not 100% but hearing update now available on o2

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That is very possible as it has shown at the SamMobile firmware page:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?p...00&r=1#regiona

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LP3 is O2's release. Txt bug fixed, better scrolling, faster & somewhat more refined than LP2 (just feels better all round)

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Looks like ICS firmware is finally here for my SGS2 from Vodafone, just in the process of updating using KIES.

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Thanks for info-I've been relying on the you mobile link posted earlier in this thread, but vodafone not confirmed on there yet so I'm going to hook up to kies in a minute to see if there's anything for me yet.

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Still nothing...

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Are you using the latest version of Kies? This is the latest one...

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Yeah. Apparently the problem is that most of us on Virgin have unbranded handsets. Samsung have confirmed that the network branded phones will be updated first so that they can be sure the unbranded still work regardless of which network they're being used on. And to that end we're still waiting for t mobile...

Only found that out after my last post, but thought the info might be useful to some.

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Mind started to update whilst in a orange area,stopped would take to long.will orange update work okay

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The firmware upgrade is now available on KIES. Mine is upgrading now.

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Excellent news - just waiting for a full charge and I'll be upgrading.

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Tried to update SG2 but really KIES is absolute rubbish so far.:td::(

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Updated mine but voicemail now as gone off and my email account wouldnt work for nearly a hour

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I've updated it, but the phone has become a bit unstable so I wouldn't be in a huge rush if you haven't managed it yet.

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l am sticking to what l have got as l have encountered nothing but problems when l tried to do update it.:td::(

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If that's g mail then it might have been a coincidence...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...worldwide.html

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thanks mate,mine as become totally unstable,Wifi not connecting,Call forwarding active all the time and had to ring vm to reactivate me voicemail