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Are we getting Ice Cream Sandwich...??

So guys .. are we getting ICS.......
let us get all our rumors and news about that in this thread....
Don't be shy to post please.........

IIRC samsung annouced those following models to be updated to ICS (in the 2nd trimester of 2012 hahaha ):
Galaxy S2
Galaxy Note
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Galaxy Tab 8.9
Galaxy Tab 7.7
Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
For others... we don't know ! Sounds this pact with google that is "you must update your models 18 months after their releases" is ****.

2nd Trimester? Probably saving that release to see if the world exists after 2012 LOL.

yes I know the truth
walidhiphop said:
So guys .. are we getting ICS.......
let us get all our rumors and news about that in this thread....
Don't be shy to post please.........
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The only way we are going to get the ice cream sandwich is to go to ice cream parlors.

frankbel said:
The only way we are going to get the ice cream sandwich is to go to ice cream parlors.
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I LOL'd hard on this .

i think i read somwhere that samsung has said that all gti9xxx models will get ics update... else idk... may be wrong!

no
we will not get icecream sandwich
samsung has listed out the devices and our device is not one of them
so don't expect any update after gingerbread
:-(
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i saw samsung galaxy s running icecream sandwich
so there may
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be another way of getting unofficial icecream sandwich
http://t.co/3KYirNdv
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syncks said:
i think i read somwhere that samsung has said that all gti9xxx models will get ics update... else idk... may be wrong!
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no we are not getting icecream sandwich
sorry for bad news
:-(
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manishnraj said:
no we are not getting icecream sandwich
sorry for bad news
:-(
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Clearly someone doesnt know what GTI9XXX Family includes. If they wanted to be specific, they would have kept it at GT I9000 and exclude the XXX's, I didn't know you worked for Samsung to declare that.

i really think we will get ICS...because it is not logic that the ICS will hit all the tabs and only one phone.....+ its only an operator from italy who said that......

Guys ...see this diagram...
After see this do you think we will get ICS update
Source:
http://modmyi.com/content/5718-ipho...y-why-apple-s-walled-garden-isn-t-so-bad.html

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Guys ...see this diagram...
After see this do you think we will get ICS update
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Well if we believe what google's been saying on how ICS will "unify" all android phones, there might be a paradigm shift once ICS starts getting released on a few droids. A MAN CAN HOPE!!!!

quan815 said:
Guys ...see this diagram...
After see this do you think we will get ICS update
Source:
http://modmyi.com/content/5718-ipho...y-why-apple-s-walled-garden-isn-t-so-bad.html
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1. The author is fan of Apple.
2. The author didn't say that all updates for old versions of iphone work very bad on them. Also even for Iphone4 didn't get Siri!!! But it's just marketing. And so on.
Also yes this is the one problem for any producer: they don't want update old phones they want to sell new one. And Samsung one of them. Also because of this they didn't create drivers for original Android, but create useless ROMs and it's hard to support a lot of different ROMs and port to them drivers and their bloatware

the rumor that all GTI9XXX devices will get updates came from a rumor site only and not from an official samsung statement
doesnt mean we won't get it and neither that we will get it for that matter
however, our I9003 is not one of samsungs flagships or even very popular outside of asia/pacific areas
i read somewhere that samsung came up with our "inferior" device to be able to save up recources for amoled screens for the S2 and thats why we got an LCD
So in all honesty i really doubt we will get ICS
On a good note though, now that the Galaxy Nexus is coming, the S2 should be getting a bit cheaper and this device WILL get ICS
And a last sidenote... I wish the new Nexus would come with an sd card slot but then again, you can't have everything

if not offical i bet someone will port ICS for our device just like it got ported to galaxy s

Ported roms aint as good as official ones
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Don't expect sammy will give an update to this miserable phone.
one thing for sure i9003 is a dumb phone, nobody want this phone even if we sell this at low price.
one recommendation is to move to another phone, and stay out of samsung phone.

mastercipo said:
Don't expect sammy will give an update to this miserable phone.
one thing for sure i9003 is a dumb phone, nobody want this phone even if we sell this at low price.
one recommendation is to move to another phone, and stay out of samsung phone.
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just cause a phone is not popular doesnt make it necessarily miserable
As long as it does what you you want/need its all good!

Dont loose hope.....
Galaxy s i9000,got an unofficial ics update.Our phones hardware is more faster than i9000..If we are lucky..european developers will surely make ics for us..
If there is no ics...we still got ginger bread 2.3.5....

The next nexus device? or devices lol

I am able to upgrade in september, and was wondering if i should get galaxy s3, or wait for the next nexus or nexuses, because i heard they have better development support. Is it worth it to wait, or is there enough support on s3, being so popular. Also, how long would i have to wait for the next nexus

Nexuses have great support, but if you need a phone now go ahead, the s2 is getting jellybean.
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Nexus devices get updates directly which is fantastic, there is no waiting involved for manufacturers to add all the bloatware. I have an S3 and know that Samsung will be quite dellayed on any jelly bean update, so I have just accepted that any jellybean I get will be a custom rom but I'm okay with that. Personally my next phone would be a nexus, but I have enjoyed my S2 and currently love my S3

Can you add one more phone on that poll?
The LG Optimus ME v2 Nexus Edition (so much for long Android phone names)
1.6 GHz processor
Android 4.1 Jellybean
3GB RAM
16, 32, 64 GB Storage
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OptimusLove said:
Can you add one more phone on that poll?
The LG Optimus ME v2 Nexus Edition (so much for long Android phone names)
1.6 GHz processor
Android 4.1 Jellybean
3GB RAM
16, 32, 64 GB Storage
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Damn you!!!

galaxyace152 said:
Damn you!!!
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Why?

I would really like to see a dual exynos 5 phone; benchmarks look promising. Or, use of Qualcomms line would be sweet.
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ktran129 said:
I am able to upgrade in september, and was wondering if i should get galaxy s3, or wait for the next nexus or nexuses, because i heard they have better development support. Is it worth it to wait, or is there enough support on s3, being so popular. Also, how long would i have to wait for the next nexus
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I'd wait for the Nexus...better support...plus, what's the hurry?

collazor said:
I'd wait for the Nexus...better support...plus, what's the hurry?
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well, when is it supposed to come out?

Galaxy S3...

Dont take any Samsung Devices just the ones directly supported from google. Samsungs update Politic is terrible!

Sot0 said:
Dont take any Samsung Devices just the ones directly supported from google. Samsungs update Politic is terrible!
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they really are, ive been burned thrice times..sadly ..only reason i tested the nexus is because i knew google was supporting it...if you dont care about the mediocre features of the s3 or dont care for touchwiz i suggest you wait for the next nexus..if you care about them then get the s3..but im sure you know or if you dont know..samsung is horrible with updates ..i got the behold...smh..then the galaxy s..wow..then the galaxy s 2..shouldnt have been shocked..see they dont really build up to much talk about updates..they let it ride for a year..then drop a new phone thats better and forget about the last one..if you dont care about support and updates and dont mind touchwiz and its features then i suggest get it..im not bashing the gs3 for anyone thats reading this, im just stating whats happened from past experiences and my experience with the s3, its a beautiful snappy perfect little phone well little isnt the word lol..but the features it offers if you care about customization and what not are just a gimick. if you dont care about customization like most general purchasers or just dont take the time to figure out how to do then you should get it

Good news for you:
http://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_specs_could_be_showing_a_revamped_nexus-news-4682.php
Maybe this is the next Nexus.

ZRong223 said:
Good news for you:
http://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_specs_could_be_showing_a_revamped_nexus-news-4682.php
Maybe this is the next Nexus.
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I highly highly doubt that will be the next Nexus device. With those specs, there is absolutely no reason for someone with a Galaxy Nexus to upgrade.

[Q] Android 4.2 : Project Roadrunner and Customization Center

Recently, news of a 4.2 update to Android surfaced : http://www.technobuffalo.com/compan...omization-center-project-roadrunner-and-more/ - if this is true, users will no longer need to charge their devices every 1-2 days and will have tons of "official" UIs (as TW, Sense etc. or user-made ones). But the biggest point is that all devices that get up to 4.2 will no longer have to wait for the OEMs to release their custom updates and will have the choice to do vanilla Android upgrades and later apply their specific skin (TW for us, Sense for HTC users etc.). So, what do you think, will you still be using your Galaxy R by the time we get (4.1 and) 4.2 ? Will you switch to a Nexus device (like the rumored 1st tier-specced LG Optimus Nexus or the 2nd tier-specced Samsung Galaxy Nexus II) to avoid not-so-popular phone problems like ours has ?

I've already sold my S2 and ordered Galaxy Nexus...I guess I'll stay with that a year or two. I know that OMAP 4 is less powerful than exynos but...devs just love it and I hope I won't have to worry about updates (look at nexus s).

dragosh01x said:
Recently, news of a 4.2 update to Android surfaced : http://www.technobuffalo.com/compan...omization-center-project-roadrunner-and-more/ - if this is true, users will no longer need to charge their devices every 1-2 days and will have tons of "official" UIs (as TW, Sense etc. or user-made ones). But the biggest point is that all devices that get up to 4.2 will no longer have to wait for the OEMs to release their custom updates and will have the choice to do vanilla Android upgrades and later apply their specific skin (TW for us, Sense for HTC users etc.). So, what do you think, will you still be using your Galaxy R by the time we get (4.1 and) 4.2 ? Will you switch to a Nexus device (like the rumored 1st tier-specced LG Optimus Nexus or the 2nd tier-specced Samsung Galaxy Nexus II) to avoid not-so-popular phone problems like ours has ?
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Concept is very nice but this is so far from reality buddy because in this short time its very difficult to work on these many changes, I don't think this is will be possible in 4.2 but hope for the best, if it happens defiantly i will buy new Nexus device (Samsung/LG) or even current Galaxy Nexus is also very nice.....
m.kochan10 said:
I've already sold my S2 and ordered Galaxy Nexus...I guess I'll stay with that a year or two. I know that OMAP 4 is less powerful than exynos but...devs just love it and I hope I won't have to worry about updates (look at nexus s).
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M.kochan great decisions buddy, yes you are correct compared to S2 Nexus H/W is not that powerful but its has great dev support (which will suite you because i know you will play with all the available ROM's) recently i have flashed AOKP on one of my friends Galaxy Nexus believe me you will love it and never go back to any other ROM after using it......

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M.kochan great decisions buddy, yes you are correct compared to S2 Nexus H/W is not that powerful but its has great dev support (which will suite you because i know you will play with all the available ROM's)......
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You're right mate :good: I am m.kochan10 and I am a flashoholic hehe :laugh:
I played little bit with jb on gnex in one carrier's shop and was shocked over this scrolling fluidity. I'd say gnex with stock jb is smoother than S3! It's the best picture of what good software means for the device.

well I am still proud owner of Galaxy R because before Android/XDA I used to compare phones on GSMarena before buying mobile or while suggesting someone, but after Android/XDA my thoughts have changed totally, regarding things to be considered, so after reading and learning things about flashing and Pimping Android to make it better than what your OEM provides you, it is quit clear that my next phone would be Nexus, one friend is coming from USA next month, so probably LG Nexus would be in my hand within 2 months, if not in budget then GNex is sure, and m.kochan10 has taken right decision, with any Nexus in your hand, you will never regret for at-least 2 years after seeing those tempting Specs of those SGS3, SGNotes or HTC One series, you wont give a flying @&$* about whatever OEMs comes with their flagship because you will be having your precious in hand.
and for all this useful knowledge I will always be thankful to my lovely Galaxy Royale

Yes, Royale will always have a sentimental value for me too. I learned a lot android while I was sgr's user! Before that I just could flash zips
PS.It's very hard to buy GNex now. In Sweden it's practically out of the stock and out of sale. Only few retailers/carriers still offer it for prices...hm equal or higher than in case of quad-core flagships. I ordered mine on ebay cos the price difference was really huge. So...I guess something is going on with the new nexus-line.

@parmarket...me too...i used to rely on gsmarena....
Bt after xda..it has changed me too...
@m.kochan.. Definitely R wld have sentiments attached s its first droid n leavin it wld b bit difficult...
M nt wid nexus..bt m with open hardware devices or devicrs that r dev friendly...
My friend has nexus prime n yes transition r awesome...
I even checked s3 of my frnd...even his scrolling or transition were smooth
Both were on stock rom wid s3 on ics n gnex on jb
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Actually we all are same. Coz b4 joining to XDA i used to search over several site and major were gsmarena and now after joining xda my perception has changed.
I do agree with m.kochan and everybody who is posting in this thread. I will also go for nexus. Will order that from ebay. I m huge fan of galaxy royal bt due to limited user and limited support i have to take hard decision. BTW i will choose Gnex.
My friend have gnote and s3. Bro has s2. Now i would go for gnex. One step ahead of all of my friends and bro. In case of getting updation. I will b on No. 1.
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i am not a hardcore user of a phone, i guess i am fine with SGR, let me see when my phone breaks down or burst
recently i got ipad so no money to buy a phone

My next phone is surely gonna be a HTC nexus for 2 reasons
1. Awesome build quality of HTC
2. Early updates for Nexus phones
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ronakchavan said:
My next phone is surely gonna be a HTC nexus for 2 reasons
1. Awesome build quality of HTC
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I would be cautious here. The old HTC phones like: Legend (I really loved this aluminium unibody...so much that I'm biding a second hand model now ) or Desire line had a great build quality...but since then new models are marred with annoying and often very serious shortcomings. Read about One line.

m.kochan10 said:
I would be cautious here. The old HTC phones like: Legend (I really loved this aluminium unibody...so much that I'm biding a second hand model now ) or Desire line had a great build quality...but since then new models are marred with annoying and often very serious shortcomings. Read about One line.
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Yeah I knw der r sum issues wid d one series but d fact is that HTC uses way better materials den Samsung.. They hav a feeling of built 2 last forever... I am a big fan of the desire hd... Wad d great built that phone had!!
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That's true. In regard to galaxy serie so..in my opinion SGR feels much more solid than totally plastic S2.

m.kochan10 said:
That's true. In regard to galaxy serie so..in my opinion SGR feels much more solid than totally plastic S2.
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Yup sgr feels grt in d hands ad opposed 2 sgs2 which feels as if ur holding a small bunch of paper
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chandrus1983 said:
i am not a hardcore user of a phone, i guess i am fine with SGR, let me see when my phone breaks down or burst
recently i got ipad so no money to buy a phone
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dude I have seen many times you say you are not hardcore user of phone, but I guess casual/normal user wont be on XDA flashing and experimenting different ROMs against risk of loosing warranty or bricking, so in my view you are phone enthusiast

Rumors for 4.2 android
Have anybody read this
Googler debunks the new Nexus program and Android 4.2 rumors with "LOL", source apologizes
"It was brought to our attention that the details contained in the post ‘Rumor: Android 4.2 to feature Project Roadrunner, new Play store, Customization Center, enhanced Google Now’ were fake. A rumor is a rumor, but we try to post only the ones that we can verify with multiple sources and we believe to be true. I apologize for failing to confirm this rumor with multiple sources and spreading false information."
& here is a new rumor. somebody pls give me a shot.. am i sleeping..??
Motorola Occam and Manta shown running Android 4.2 with benchmarks
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Now this gonna kill me man:
Samsung GALAXY Nexus, Google Nexus 7 already running Android 4.2?

kataria.vikesh said:
Have anybody read this
here is a new rumor. somebody pls give me a shot.. am i sleeping..??
Motorola Occam and Manta shown running Android 4.2 with benchmarks
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Do not believe in what it shows in Benchmark buddy. It just recogonize the Android version by what u give in build.prop file. You can give any version. I have even seen some results with Android 7.0.7. Its just those editing in build.prop and nothing more than that.

selva.simple said:
Do not believe in what it shows in Benchmark buddy. It just recogonize the Android version by what u give in build.prop file. You can give any version. I have even seen some results with Android 7.0.7. Its just those editing in build.prop and nothing more than that.
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what about Samsung GALAXY Nexus, Google Nexus 7..??

Rumours (Project Roadrunner ) from Android and Me was fake read comments section of this link. http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...es-of-the-week-93012-10712/#comment-675183270
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Could anyone please tell me where or how to buy a galaxy nexus s in India. I am a little hesistent to buy online as i have read horror stories of ppl ending with a bad product after online pruchase....Please...thank you
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[DISCUSSION] [S4 Android 4.3] Features, Issues and More

Today HTC One started getting OTA updates to Android 4.3 in Taiwan.
This is the first time that some other manufacturer has pushed updates before Samsung.
As we know Samsung has (un)officially announced that 4.3 will be coming to S3 and S4 in October but still nothing has leaked.
Samsung may be testing it hard to deliver a fully baked firmware with ZERO defects or they have focused on Note 3 and left the S4 behind as it was done with S3 which is still waiting for Android 4.2 which was released by Google an year(~11 Months) ago.
What do you guys think, is S4 no more a flagship device and it's starting to descend?
Source: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/09/24/htc-one-android-4-3-update-starts-rolling-out-in-taiwan/
EDIT: Sammobile is about to leak pre release version of Android 4.3 on S4.
Stay Tuned..
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Today HTC One started getting OTA updates to Android 4.3 in Taiwan.
This is the first time that some other manufacturer has pushed updates before Samsung.
As we know Samsung has (un)officially announced that 4.3 will be coming to S3 and S4 in October but still nothing has leaked.
Samsung may be testing it hard to deliver a fully baked firmware with ZERO defects or they have focused on Note 3 and left the S4 behind as it was done with S3 which is still waiting for Android 4.2 which was released by Google an year(~11 Months) ago.
What do you guys think, is S4 no more a flagship device and it's starting to descend?
Source: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/09/24/htc-one-android-4-3-update-starts-rolling-out-in-taiwan/
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Doesn't matter much to me. I hope it comes soon, but in reality, it's likely to have some additional lock down Knox type crap, so I'll just stick with GE or CM or AOSP ROMs until Nexus 5 arrives.

Nobody cares about HTCrap anyway, last time they released an update it fecked up their devices and had to be pulled... Let Sammy take their time to not be a fail like HTC.

donalgodon said:
Doesn't matter much to me. I hope it comes soon, but in reality, it's likely to have some additional lock down Knox type crap, so I'll just stick with GE or CM or AOSP ROMs until Nexus 5 arrives.
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For the first time I have bought a phone on contract..
Now I get jealous every time Rogers releases a new phone and am not on their network.

S4, Note 2 and S3 are all getting Android 4.3 next month, so whats the fuss about?
Htc actually has beaten Samsung a few times at update release times. The Htc Sensation got Android4.0 ICS just before the GS2 and if I'm not mistaken, the Htc One X got Android4.1.2 just before the GS3? Can't remember, but this isn't the 1st time they beat Samsung and I am okay with that as it's always neck and neck.
Great news for Htc One users.

I much rather wait a few weeks longer.
HTC one is a great phone but HTC is crap. period.

dandroid13 said:
Nobody cares about HTCrap anyway, last time they released an update it fecked up their devices and had to be pulled... Let Sammy take their time to not be a fail like HTC.
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Which update to what phone was that specifically?
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ladyhaly said:
Which update to what phone was that specifically?
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One for a carrier from the US, I think. HTC is a big fail anyway.
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Aerys said:
I much rather wait a few weeks longer.
HTC one is a great phone but HTC is crap. period.
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How is HTC Crap? They certainly have had some issues before, but they made huge advancements with the HTC One. And now they are pushing 4.3 a month before Samsung (doesn't matter to me as I'm running the GE Rom).

HTC maybe pushing 4.3 now, but not everywhere will get it straight away, UK for one will be waiting weeks before they see it, and by that time Samsung should have the 4.3 update out for at least the S4, well Samsung do want us all to buy the Galaxy Gear lol , so the 4.3 update should come pretty quick.
As for the S3 & Note II they also shouldn't be to far behind neither with the 4.3.
Now onto 4.4 KitKat.
HTC have a nasty habit of not updates their previous flagships, look at the One S for example, it's not getting 4.2 & the One X most likely won't get anything else now neither.
I wouldn't be suprised if the One doesn't get 4.4 Kitkat, as this will be saved for their flagship next year unless Google bring out 4.5 or something before next spring.
And if the One does get 4.4 Kitkat, it probably be also the last update this phone receives.
Where as the S4 & Note III will get Kitkat, plus whatever else comes out afterwards to.

Who cares?
I'd rather use a polished out, relatively bug-free 4.2.2 than a bug-riddled, crippled and barely usable 4.3 just for the sake of being first.

Toss3 said:
How is HTC Crap? They certainly have had some issues before, but they made huge advancements with the HTC One. And now they are pushing 4.3 a month before Samsung (doesn't matter to me as I'm running the GE Rom).
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Being crap. A BB Z10 with iPhone crossover certainly isn't an advancement.
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dandroid13 said:
Being crap. A BB Z10 with iPhone crossover certainly isn't an advancement.
Enviado do meu Galaxy S4 4G turbinado com Omega Rom + Abyss
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Why are you hating on HTC that much? They build great phones and certainly great UI's. But their update policy is crap though.

S4 Android 4.3 & KrapNOX? No thanks, 4.2.2 + any ROM/kernel/recovery/mod it's ok for me.

invano said:
S4 Android 4.3 & KrapNOX? No thanks, 4.2.2 + any ROM/kernel/recovery/mod it's ok for me.
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FYI knox is there in latest 4.2.2 firmwares as well.
If you are on a custom rom, rom developer will knock down knox for you. :good:

brar.arsh said:
FYI knox is there in latest 4.2.2 firmwares as well.
If you are on a custom rom, rom developer will knock down knox for you. :good:
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I know man, but it will be on 4.3 too.
Of course everything changes if we talk about custom 4.3 rom :good:

.TanTien said:
Why are you hating on HTC that much? They build great phones and certainly great UI's. But their update policy is crap though.
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So being a copycat is fine? Ok then.

dandroid13 said:
So being a copycat is fine? Ok then.
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It's normal. You can't invent something new without having copied something from someone. As long as it's not copied 1:1 and modified I'm totally alright with it. I even encourage people to do that if the have the permission or opportunity.

If i remember well, htc one was available few month before s4.
So finally htc pushed the update later than sammy.
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iam loving both my s4 and htc one.Just waiting for s4 update and then will auto root and clean some apps.
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android L december?

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androidsas.com/2014/09/samsungs-android-l-update-status-report.html

Hmm, if it's true, then we should be seeing a leak on Sammobile soon I guess...

Again where is i9505???

Dec 2014 ETA for I-9500 so probably March/April 2015 for I-9505. We are still on 4.4.2 officially. Samsung traditionally slower than an injured camel with OS releases. Last Samsung phone I will ever buy. Overpriced, cheap materials, slow, battery faulty too often and laggy.

Go buy nexus and stop crying then...

Hope this is true
I really hope the S4 gets the Android L update by December !! I dont know why Samsung didnt update to the 4.4.4 version for these devices! Why so much of a delay in releasing the updates. It's still stuck on 4.4.2 for most devices.

Testing? how it can be
and since when samsung is this much fast

i just hope whenever i9505 gets L we also get new touchwizz

hare89 said:
i just hope whenever i9505 gets L we also get new touchwizz
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from kitkat to android L its a big update im 90% sure we will get the new ui
but i hope it will be soon and not half year

its not even released yet, december is too early, may be feb or march

hare89 said:
Go buy nexus and stop crying then...
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Mature.

Well i am sick of people writing same stuff for million times ,nobody is forcing anybody to buy samsung or any other phone...If somone really likes updates/clean ui nexus should be their choice,but imo samsung isnt that slow in updating their phones compare it to other brand phones maybe not the best but not the least either...i just hope when they update to L we just get newest ui ,art and performance updates

I think Samsung and other manufacturers will make fewer modifications of pure Android, this will speed up the updates.
Google wants the ecosystem is characterized by UI, example is the Android TV and Android Wear
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...r-oems-here-are-some-of-the-interesting-ones/
I think Google wants to close the year with a marketshare of Android L as the largest evolution. The manufacturers should have received the Dev Preview build and maybe other's internal and Google have forced manufacturers to release updates sooner

This is the problem of samsung always delay in updating firmwares. Very fast when it comes to accepting our payment but very slow when it comea to updating.
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Why do you want to wait official L from samsung
If good devs will come here we will have Pure stock L like nexus

devilyuri said:
Why do you want to wait official L from samsung
If good devs will come here we will have Pure stock L like nexus
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Because sometimes devs need sources from samsung too.

Also the i9505 has Google Play Edition
The ROM can be ported to stock i9505

Who would want Android L with the TW skin on it.. This would take away the point of having android L.. It will be the same laggy experience all over again.. Just wait until the source is released and let the developers do their thing.. Just have patience
Me Gusta!

Me Gusta said:
Who would want Android L with the TW skin on it.. This would take away the point of having android L.. It will be the same laggy experience all over again.. Just wait until the source is released and let the developers do their thing.. Just have patience
Me Gusta!
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For me all TW ROMs are same like android 2.3 and 4.4 all looks almost same TW is crap
And Samsung development is getting **** that's why i haven't bought the galaxy s5
And for those who likes to upto date really don't go for Samsung I was also using samsung from galaxy s1 and till s4 my last even galaxy s3 development is better then s4.
And December it can't be possible for galaxy s4 android l may me next year December
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