The update should appear on your device very shortly, though timing will vary depending on which version of the device you are using. Samsung said that software upgrades to ice cream sandwich for the galaxy note, galaxy s ii lte, galaxy r, galaxy tab 7. Samsung galaxy s2 forum the samsung galaxy s2 release date was april 2011. Hopefully samsung will end this month with the android 4. Q need unbranded australian firmware samsung galaxy s. Simfree devices users are now able to download the android 4. Weve already seen some reports on how do these endusers enjoyed the big change from the existing and current android operating system which is android 2.
Now samsung has confirmed the samsung galaxy s2 ice cream sandwich update is landing next week, heres our constantly updated hub of all information for the next level of android on. The samsung galaxy s3 comes with android 4 aka ice cream sandwich preinstalled. Samsung announces ice cream sandwich for galaxy devices. I upgraded from gingerbread to ice cream sandwich samsung sii. However, we just spoke to samsung, and a rep tells us the company has no plans to upgrade galaxy s devices beyond android 2. Samsung allows its users to update the operating system through kies which is the mobile manufacturers pc connectivity tool. Nov 22, 2012 galaxy s2 update ice cream sandwich is already available for its users.
Ice cream sandwich update is finally coming to unlocked read. I cant endorse that combination of device os myself ive never experienced it. So without waiting for your countrys turn we can update it manually using odin flashing tool. Sadly this update is still not done for the galaxy s ii lte hd. I have the galaxy s2 skyrocket which got the ice cream sandwich 4. Samsung sure seems intent on keeping its flagship galaxy s2 smartphone at the top of its game by providing regular ice cream sandwich ics android 4.
Well, kinda this is a leaked engineering version of android 4. Samsung galaxy s2 ice cream sandwich vs gingerbread in. How to upgrade samsung galaxy s2 to ics androidfact. We have been eagerly awaiting for an ics ice cream sandwich update and we are happy to announce it is out for the samsung galaxy s ii.
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The galaxy s2 that i have at whatphone is running gingerbread android 2. I have kies on my laptop, and that doesnt even update my phone. Samsung has started the process of updating its galaxy s2 smartphones with the latest version of android known as ice cream sandwich. Proud owners of the samsung galaxy s2 will have more reasons to smile as. Miui is my favourite rom, i used cm on my galaxy s2 and it was good. Dec 15, 2011 like to dabble in the dark arts of smartphone rom flashing. Samsung galaxy s2 is the samsung s best phone smart phone till now. The upgrade will begin in european countries including poland, hungary, sweden, as well as korea today and gradually roll out to other markets. Latest ice cream sandwich update for galaxy s2 xwlp7. Touchwizzed ice cream sandwich leaks for samsung galaxy s ii. Samsung may upgrade galaxy s phones to ice cream sandwich. Samsung has finally confirmed plans to launch android 4. May 11, 2012 samsung has finally begun rolling out its android 4. Samsung is still trying to confirm the korean report, so.
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How to install ice cream sandwich on your samsung galaxy s2. The platform update for galaxy s ii and galaxy note will start in the first quarter 2012, and other galaxy devices will soon follow. Owners of the samsung galaxy s2 gti9100 wont be left far behind as the device is catching up with the latest version of android 4. Samsung confirms ice cream sandwich for the galaxy note and. Nov 18, 2011 this video tells you how to install ice cream sandwich on the samsung galaxy s2. It is very important to follow the guidelines properly so as to avoid any data or contact loss in your device. How to upgrade samsung galaxy s2 to ice cream sandwich step by step. Samsung galaxy s2 is the samsungs best phone smart phone till now. How to update your samsung galaxy note to ice cream sandwich. Aug 14, 2012 theres a new official firmware out for the galaxy s2 i9100g having the version number xxlpy which brings it up to date with android 4. My friend had the same phone, and just recently updates to the jelly bean, but my phone wont. I am from australia, and i have a samsung s2 on the 4. Samsung has confirmed a number of user reports that an update for the samsung galaxy s2 is rolling out in south africa this update upgrades the samsung galaxy s2 from using android 2.
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