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Hey guys, quick question. I'm not that familiar with ROM development, so I turn to you. I highly doubt that we can count on sammy to develop gingerbread for us, so do we think that it will even be possible to port it? Reading design gears thread, it seems that he can't quite get true AOSP running on the captivate because of how heavily samsung has modified the OS, does this mean that we will never see sweet 3.0? If that's the case, than it might be time to sell and buy a nexus one...
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Samsung-Firmwares posted this 8 hours ago:
"We got this information from our Samsung insiders. Samsung is also thinking about Android 3.0 for Galaxy S"
They also posted that Samsung is working on a new fw to be released in November...

COOL! Thanks so much for your reply, I would love to see an official release from samsung, although the november release is most likely froyo
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The messed up thing is they shouldn't be 'thinking' about it. It should be a definite. This is supposed to be the best hardware ever released on a phone so there's no reason why it shouldn't be available. If its not, although i love the galaxy s, i will never buy another Samsung product in my life

*rubs crystal ball*
I see our xmas gift as Android 2.2...
And Easter of next year, Samsung makes an announcement that 3.0 is cominig to the Galaxy S phones in the US..

YoungGun821 said:
*rubs crystal ball*
I see our xmas gift as Android 2.2...
And Easter of next year, Samsung makes an announcement that 3.0 is cominig to the Galaxy S phones in the US..
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My crystal ball tells me that Samsung will release 3.0 with a new Galaxy S II phone and leave current Galaxy S onwers hang and dry.

foxbat121 said:
My crystal ball tells me that Samsung will release 3.0 with a new Galaxy S II phone and leave current Galaxy S onwers hang and dry.
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I'll wager they don't do this.I'll wager there will lots of happy Galaxy owners this time next year.We won't have the fastest phone..but we will have stable releases by Samsung..or the developers here will port it over anyways
Either way..it's going to be interesting to say the least for those of us that keep them
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di11igaf said:
The messed up thing is they shouldn't be 'thinking' about it. It should be a definite. This is supposed to be the best hardware ever released on a phone so there's no reason why it shouldn't be available. If its not, although i love the galaxy s, i will never buy another Samsung product in my life
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I feel the same way. It seems that Samsung and AT&T have adopted the "pay for it now, we will make it work for you later attitude".
What a load of crap.

I may be 18 and lacking the amount of knowledge and experience of those here at XDA older then me, but I know that's not how you treat your customers. That just isn't right.
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Stop buy anything from Samsung. Problem solved.

Its true, if this kind of hardware was an htc phone we'd be set until android 4.0 at least, also I bet anything that the evo gets 3.0 and thats an older phone than ours...i also wonder how far the nexus one will get updated...
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life2monkeys said:
Its true, if this kind of hardware was an htc phone we'd be set until android 4.0 at least, also I bet anything that the evo gets 3.0 and thats an older phone than ours...i also wonder how far the nexus one will get updated...
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That wasn't my experience with the HTC Touch HD which at the time was supposed to be the best of the best in hardware.

So, AndroidAndMe.com posted a rumor about Samsung is going to have a new Google-Experience phone running on new hardware (Tegra 2 based) and Gingerbread ready by the end of 2010.
There goes your dream any Galaxy S phones getting Generbread ever.

Why would you say that? Samsung released the Galaxy S to 4 carriers, and are DIRECTLY competing with Apple with hardware aimed at the iPad and even the iPod Touch! Why anyone would think Samsung would just drop a top of the line smartphone on us and hang us out to dry is very stupid, and not very thought out.
Samsung, if possible, WILL "think" about Gingerbread. And by "think" they don't mean mull it over some peanuts and beer, they mean QA, hardware analysis, software development. They didn't come along to latch a customer on for a year, they came on to steal the market from Apple, and the latest Beta Froyo should let you all know they're doing alot more than thinking about it.

prodigalOne said:
Why would you say that?
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Because I have owned 5 Samsung Smartphones and couple DVD players as well as their top of line Blu Ray players. And they did exactly like I said to every single product I purchased.
Samsung's market strategy is to blanket market with latest and greatest hardware every 6 months or so. Everything they released so far always have something unfinished or not working. By the time they fix all the issues, the existing product is discontinued and a new generation of the product is already on the market. And the cycle continues.

Problem with phones are the 2 year contract. If samsung just leaves everyone who bought a galaxy s phone out to dry, so much for potential sales for our next phone.
Anyways, since the galaxy tab will (?) receive gingerbread, i'm hopefull it will be on our phones, through samsung or xda.
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Just go ask those samsung behold owners about how samsung treated those who purchased their first android phones.
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robhs said:
I feel the same way. It seems that Samsung and AT&T have adopted the "pay for it now, we will make it work for you later attitude".
What a load of crap.
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i dont understand what this has to so with att? i keep on seeing the blame put on att but the vibrant doesnt have anything that the captivate doesn't have 'cept for hsupa. if the vibrant had froyo and plans for ginger bread then yeah i could see att getting thrown in but att doesnt decide the fate of the whole galaxy s line. froyo is coming, gingerbread might be or might not be, i have a fealing that froyo will be realesed on the whole galaxy s usa line about the same time, and they may be holding back on the gsm phones untill it is ready for the cdma phones which will take longer as there are more differences in hardware for the epic and fascinate. i have an aquaintance at samsung who is a senior engineer for the cdma phones. he cant give me details but in general he said they are working around the clock on the froyo update and there shouldn't be an unusually long wait. for what ever that's worth. i dont know about gingerbread but i can only hope.

Dani897 said:
i have an aquaintance at samsung who is a senior engineer for the cdma phones. he cant give me details but in general he said they are working around the clock on the froyo update and there shouldn't be an unusually long wait. for what ever that's worth. i dont know about gingerbread but i can only hope.
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So he can tell you about Froyo but not about plans or no plans for Gingerbread? What about what they're improving in the Froyo build that's taking it so long?

U.S Galaxy S2 over the iPhone5 and Nexus-Prime ?

I think the Samsung Galaxy S2 looks to be an incredible smartphone, when they first released the international version back in April, it was hands down the #1 top dog best device on the market. But now 5 months later the U.S. is finally getting it, but is it too late ? I hate to pick it up, and not even a month later is outdated, significantly by both the iPhone5 and Nexus-Prime. I am on Sprint and looking for a new phone to replace my Nexus-S 4G I am bored with, and has major radio/network issues.
Very soon two Super phones are about to be released, the iPhone5, and Nexus-Prime. I know most here hate the iPhone, but if the i5 comes out with a 4" or larger screen, thinner with better battery life, and the option to have Widgets on the home screen, i will be very tempted to pick one up. And then there is the phone from the 22nd century the Nexus-Prime, supposedly the most feature packed and newest next gen hardware ever seen on a smartphone.
I know you can always play the waiting game, and just wait forever for the next best thing, and then never have anything at all. But both the iPhone5 and Nexus-Prime are due out in October or so. Or will the U.S. Galaxy S2 easily be on par and close to these other two new devices ?
Bottom line question, why get the Galaxy S2 now over the iPhone5 or Nexus-Prime later ?

For me, I can't wait. I need a phone now. I guess it depends on your situation really... if you can wait until it releases (October?) then it seems like a no brainer to wait until then. But, I think I'll pretty happy with the S2 as long as IC Sand gets on the S2 sooner or later through official or non-official channels.

Well if you think like that, would you get iphone 5 when it comes out because there will be a even more super phone, maybe galaxy s3, coming out in a few more months?

Wait for the Nexus
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I think the principle of a winning formula is having the tools/equipment that suits you best. That might actually not be the same as having the tool/equipment that is seen as the best by some group of people (e.g. Android powerusers)
Get the phone that suits you best instead of worrying about having "the best" phone by the standard of a group of reviewers.

If you have a decent android phone today, then wait for release of Nexus Prime before making the decision.

jzmtl said:
Well if you think like that, would you get iphone 5 when it comes out because there will be a even more super phone, maybe galaxy s3, coming out in a few more months?
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If there's a confirmed release date (which I'm not sure about) and it's less than a month, then I see no reason. A couple of months.... really depends on how bad the current phone is. If there's nothing wrong with it, sure I would be content to wait until the far superior phone comes along. I'm certainly not advocating waiting 6 months or longer...

I think the best choice is to get the galaxy S2 and wait a few months until custom ROMs for the nexus prime be available. Also if you wait you probably get a discount for you new phone.

ICS handsets "Coming Soon"

*Apologies if I have raised this in the incorrect location*
I am UK based and am very close to upgrading to the Galaxy Nexus on ICS as my contract is due to end (Vodafone). I am aware of some of the early issues with the Nexus but I am confident the majority will be ironed out quickly and 'currently' they are not putting me off purchasing what looks like a very competent phone.
However, I was wondering which other new, pure ICS phones are in the pipe line as I would consider holding off if the right phone was due to be released in the near future. I would also consider 'None pure' ICS phones but I would ideally stay away from other operators bloat-ware
To clarify, i am looking for a high spec phone with a large screen such as that found on the GN.
Any assistance is appreciated.

imsotall said:
*Apologies if I have raised this in the incorrect location*
I am UK based and am very close to upgrading to the Galaxy Nexus on ICS as my contract is due to end (Vodafone). I am aware of some of the early issues with the Nexus but I am confident the majority will be ironed out quickly and 'currently' they are not putting me off purchasing what looks like a very competent phone.
However, I was wondering which other new, pure ICS phones are in the pipe line as I would consider holding off if the right phone was due to be released in the near future. I would also consider 'None pure' ICS phones but I would ideally stay away from other operators bloat-ware
To clarify, i am looking for a high spec phone with a large screen such as that found on the GN.
Any assistance is appreciated.
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There haven't been any big announcements regarding this yet. But the advantage you have is being in the UK. It is fairly easy to find an unbranded, unlocked phone running vanilla android. I would go and get the nexus though, unless you want to wait for the Galaxy S3 which could show up Q2 next year.

lowandbehold said:
There haven't been any big announcements regarding this yet. But the advantage you have is being in the UK. It is fairly easy to find an unbranded, unlocked phone running vanilla android. I would go and get the nexus though, unless you want to wait for the Galaxy S3 which could show up Q2 next year.
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I agree with your point about being based in the UK. We do seem to be quite lucky when it comes to getting unbranded, unlocked handsets.
I am definitely leaning towards the GN.
I am also considering getting a SGII with a custom ICS ROM when that is available on a 12 month contract and then picking up the new SIII or something similar mid way through 2012. The 12 month contacts on the GN don't look great - if I can even get one on Vodafone.
Thank you for your reply

imsotall said:
I agree with your point about being based in the UK. We do seem to be quite lucky when it comes to getting unbranded, unlocked handsets.
I am definitely leaning towards the GN.
I am also considering getting a SGII with a custom ICS ROM when that is available on a 12 month contract and then picking up the new SIII or something similar mid way through 2012. The 12 month contacts on the GN don't look great - if I can even get one on Vodafone.
Thank you for your reply
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Cant hate on the 720p in the GN.

Galaxy S III or Galaxy Nexus

Galaxy S III or Galaxy Nexus

Spec wise sgs3 win
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Depends completely on what you're looking for. All in all, however, by the time it actually comes out (I'm guessing at least April), I'd say the S3. Vastly improved specs, rumors of waterproofing, ICS (though soon outdated by Jellybean, so if you're looking to stay updated your best bet is still to stick with that Nexus). Battery life might be an issue.
However, the above assumes that both devices are out. If, on the other hand, you're asking whether to get a GN now or a SG3 later, this does not rule out the former by a long shot. GN has its own advantages (in particular being "futureproof") and it's just a matter of how long you feel like waiting.

dragon135 said:
Spec wise sgs3 win
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Interesting considering the SGSIII doesn't exist yet.
OP, as the poster above said, it depends what you're looking for. You really have to give more details... and when it comes down to it, why are you letting other people make your choice for you. A smartphone/tablet is a very personal device, and no 2 people are the same.

but Samsung Galaxy S III not-released
i think, better is Galaxy S III

We sitting in the same boat, which my case like this
XeactorZ said:
Hi all, previously I was decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
but due to some stupid reason (too expensive) by my parents which don't let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
which need me get good result in order in order to buy new phone (any price that I want)
if now then the price is totally can't even get Samsung Galaxy S II
so, back to the question which is same as title
and since gonna got MWC event after 2days, and sure got new phone announce
and also for the upcoming Samsung own event on 15th March, which maybe announce Samsung Galaxy S III
at the end, is it worth to wait those phone that announce either in MWC / Samsung Galaxy S III (act it as got this phone)
but if wait also need wait to release, then those Samsung, HTC, LG, and other officially bring in to my country, which not the unit from other country which called as original set
so, let's say if I successfully convince my parents to let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus now because I eyeing since last year December
and when gonna buy, know the price and say too expensive, ask me to wait it to drop, lol even now Samsung Galaxy S II at my country also more expensive that the budget they set for me (although is using my own money to buy, but is my parents controlling my price)
if you are facing this situation, you choose to get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus now or wait those phone announce in MWC / Samsung own event which will at least wait few month to reach your country ???
*please vote then leave comment and tell me your reason
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*quote from my thread

Galaxy Nexus is the BEST!!

both from samsung, and gs3 is newer so take that one. But use the standard ics rom.

Yeah I just got off the horn with Samsung, he's a pretty cool guy. He said the SIII is way better.

SGS 3 is much better ....

I say just buy the nexus, as soon as the SGS3's launched there'll be another phone coming, you'll be waiting forever

Galaxy S III much better...

Galaxy S III!!!

I personally think the SGS VI will blow both of these out of the water...
Love the idiots that recommend a phone that doesn't exist yet or have confirmed specs released for it...

I have a galaxy nexus. It's my first smartphone and I think it works really well. If you can wait for an unannounced Galaxy SIII then by all means, but when will you stop waiting?

Galaxy SIII
i think that the Galaxy s3 is better in my opinion, the nexus wasnt even up to the same as par as the Galaxy s2 lol

Depends on if you want to wait, the SGSIII isn't even technically an announced phone yet if I remember correctly so we're looking at least 2 months plus before a release I'm sure.

Gnexus i think...agree with the other that sgs3 not even release yet.
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If you have to do it that way. Galaxy nexus international till there is a gs3
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Isn't the galaxy s3 a quad core phone?
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Is it now the good timing to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus ???

Hi all, previously I was decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
but due to some stupid reason (too expensive) by my parents which don't let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
which need me get good result in order in order to buy new phone (any price that I want)
if now then the price is totally can't even get Samsung Galaxy S II
so, back to the question which is same as title
and since gonna got MWC event after 2days, and sure got new phone announce
and also for the upcoming Samsung own event on 15th March, which maybe announce Samsung Galaxy S III
at the end, is it worth to wait those phone that announce either in MWC / Samsung Galaxy S III (act it as got this phone)
but if wait also need wait to release, then those Samsung, HTC, LG, and other officially bring in to my country, which not the unit from other country which called as original set
so, let's say if I successfully convince my parents to let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus now because I eyeing since last year December
and when gonna buy, know the price and say too expensive, ask me to wait it to drop, lol even now Samsung Galaxy S II at my country also more expensive that the budget they set for me (although is using my own money to buy, but is my parents controlling my price)
if you are facing this situation, you choose to get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus now or wait those phone announce in MWC / Samsung own event which will at least wait few month to reach your country ???
*please vote then leave comment and tell me your reason
Thanks

I would wait to see what is at the MWC. Even if the phones aren't available in your country for a while you don't know if it's worth the wait until you see the phones.

normally will available in my country if those phone really is gsm model

i just ordered the white version of galaxy nexus. I did not wait for MWC 2012 as I think by the time I wait for new device release, there is another one coming up. So then should i wait for that upcoming device again?
also do you want the OS to update faster? Or you are willing to wait for manufacturer to comply their UI with the new OS?
IMO, i would say just go for the phone that you think it fits you mostly. I dont think Quad core CPU will do much much much more significant thing more than dual core CPU. I would focus more on the internal RAM because this is the part which handling the memory location storing the execution of tasks you requested the phone to do.
Just think of you got a quad core 3.2 Ghz CPU and only got 1 GB of RAM for your desktop.....How many programs you can execute and no need to wait.
this is just my opinion.

njfpolyr6 said:
i just ordered the white version of galaxy nexus. I did not wait for MWC 2012 as I think by the time I wait for new device release, there is another one coming up. So then should i wait for that upcoming device again?
also do you want the OS to update faster? Or you are willing to wait for manufacturer to comply their UI with the new OS?
IMO, i would say just go for the phone that you think it fits you mostly. I dont think Quad core CPU will do much much much more significant thing more than dual core CPU. I would focus more on the internal RAM because this is the part which handling the memory location storing the execution of tasks you requested the phone to do.
Just think of you got a quad core 3.2 Ghz CPU and only got 1 GB of RAM for your desktop.....How many programs you can execute and no need to wait.
this is just my opinion.
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both also can, but off course get the phone with better spec is much better
for OS update faster, no idea since normally using custom ROM
as you say, will keep wait and wait is correct, and new device keep release = no need buy
but once s 3 really release / reach my country, i straight go and buy
if care more really no need buy already

bumpz for my thread

I would wait for the s3 or HTC one release,good luck
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I am quite enjoying my galaxy nexus. It is an awesome device.

evanbigfan said:
I would wait for the s3 or HTC one release,good luck
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before that decided to wait for s3
but come out a news that it won't announce / launch on april =.=
so now finding nexus, if cheap then buy it
njfpolyr6 said:
I am quite enjoying my galaxy nexus. It is an awesome device.
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actually i want to do like this
buy nexus then wait until s3 release and sold if off the nexus for the s3
but like this my parents sure don't let do like this way due to some stupid reason =_=

XeactorZ said:
Hi all, previously I was decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
but due to some stupid reason (too expensive) by my parents which don't let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
which need me get good result in order in order to buy new phone (any price that I want)
if now then the price is totally can't even get Samsung Galaxy S II
so, back to the question which is same as title
and since gonna got MWC event after 2days, and sure got new phone announce
and also for the upcoming Samsung own event on 15th March, which maybe announce Samsung Galaxy S III
at the end, is it worth to wait those phone that announce either in MWC / Samsung Galaxy S III (act it as got this phone)
but if wait also need wait to release, then those Samsung, HTC, LG, and other officially bring in to my country, which not the unit from other country which called as original set
so, let's say if I successfully convince my parents to let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus now because I eyeing since last year December
and when gonna buy, know the price and say too expensive, ask me to wait it to drop, lol even now Samsung Galaxy S II at my country also more expensive that the budget they set for me (although is using my own money to buy, but is my parents controlling my price)
if you are facing this situation, you choose to get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus now or wait those phone announce in MWC / Samsung own event which will at least wait few month to reach your country ???
*please vote then leave comment and tell me your reason
Thanks
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Try LG nexus 4. It is cheap compare to Galaxy Nexus with lots of hardware improvements..

I think Samsung Galaxy S3 is a awesome mobile phone. It's a costly mobile phone but big screen, nice camera, updated android operating system.

Actually galaxy nexus is good one coz there are more advantages if itz rooted(like flashing custom roms)
In my view Samsung is waste because almost all phones looks alike and user interface is also almost same. Prices may vary but features and interface is same. But nexus his its unique value though
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