Hi guys,
So I was reading a dutch tech news site and came across this:
Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Apparently there is a guy who bought a Google Nexus S and found Android Ice Cream Sandwich on it. So what do you think? Is this legit?
Are there already developers going crazy about this and wanting to make this work for the Desire?
I'm kinda curious, it looks nice, but I've seen some other stuff so it might be a home launcher.
What do you guys think?
Here you can see the Android version and the Build number
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A video might show the interface of Google's new Android version: Ice Cream Sandwich. Many of the interface elements are from the tablet version Honeycomb. Google will probably announce Ice Cream on the 11th of October.
The video is according to Engadget made by someone who bought a Google Nexus S on eBay and to his surprise he found a test version of Ice Cream Sandwich on it. We can't check if it's real. Ice Cream Sandwich will, if the video is authentic, borrow a lot of elements of Android Honeycomb, the tablet version of Android. The multitask menu can be seen and the main menu has changed. There are no buttons on the screen for Home, Menu and Back, something that Honeycomb does have.
Ice Cream Sandwich is the next version of Android but Google didn't release a lot information about it. This will probably happen in two weeks, when Google and Samsung give a press conference at the American telecom exhibition CTIA. The invitation, the also was sent to Tweakers.net does not say what it is about, only that the press can come and take a look at 'what's new in android'.
The successor will probably be announced since the event is owned by Samsung. The device, that is know as Galaxy Nexus and Nexus Prime, should get a 4.7" screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. De processor isn't known; they are speculating that Google would choose for a Omap4-cpu from Texas Instruments but Samsung recently announced a new version of their own Exynos-soc.
if u want know much more
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281442
here the same guy that did the video, has got his phone wiped
if u read the thread, a know nexus s dev, seems sure that the phone was runnning a real ICS build..but the phone has been remote wiped by google..so no leak seems possible anymore now
the real question is why someone with ICS (test build phone?) should sell the phone over ebay to an unknow guy?
Ah thanks for the reply .
Shame they wiped it, makes sense for them though.
the whole 'got it from ebay' story sounds shaky to me, especially coupled with remote wipe which prevents anything from being shown in reality.
I would believe it more if someone found it on a train
I assume its just an ICS Test build too...
Not sure if its the real deal or not but hopefully it may be only a few weeks or so until its officially released. What does anyone reckon the chances of a usable build for the Desire would be? hopefully the min system requirements are low and the Desire can live even longer!
gsmyth said:
Not sure if its the real deal or not but hopefully it may be only a few weeks or so until its officially released. What does anyone reckon the chances of a usable build for the Desire would be? hopefully the min system requirements are low and the Desire can live even longer!
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with apps2sd / data2sd I would imagine it would run ICS - I thought I read someone that ICS should run on anything that can run GB near enough.
Aren't there a few flaky Ports of HC for Desire? ICS will hopefully be a heck of a lot more compatible than HC for a start
I think it may be a fairly lengthy time till there is a full stable port of an ICS with sense rom though - but AOSP might come fairly swiftly.
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Hey guys, this is just in..
http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/the-engadget-show-returns-this-saturday-feb-27th-now-with-l/
They will be streaming the action live on stage.
Dump the ROM please
Anyone know what time in UK?
Hope they will go through more deeply in the UI, settings, configurations ...
5 pm New York would be 10 pm in the UK, I think.
thats in 2 days!
cant wait
I wouldn't hold my breath, that's going to be more of the same stuff. The OS isn't ready, has no dialer and other important parts; they won't be able to clarify whether third-party apps will be able to work in background as there are no third-party apps for WP7. If they see lags in the interface that won't mean anything. If they don't it won't mean anything either.
vangrieg said:
I wouldn't hold my breath, that's going to be more of the same stuff. The OS isn't ready, has no dialer and other important parts; they won't be able to clarify whether third-party apps will be able to work in background as there are no third-party apps for WP7. If they see lags in the interface that won't mean anything. If they don't it won't mean anything either.
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There is a dialer. Just not done.
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And who's to say that the build shown at MWC wasn't an old build? They kept insisting that it was an "early" build. Most people probably just assumed that "early" was still "recent". But what if by "early" they meant "from a few months ago"? If nothing else it was somewhat old because that was their latest "stable" build while their devs certainly have unstable builds being worked on still. No way they risk a huge event like that with untested software. And they don't want to show their whole hand so far out. They just wanted to get the base UI and principles out there to get the hype started. We'll prolly se a more feature complete build at MIX. Maybe even a full emulator
It's not like Engadget is going to be borrowing the device with no MS person around. I wouldn't be surprised if a MS person was the only one using the device like at MWC. Don't expect Engadget to find anything out by playing with it. If there is any new info learned, it will be from a MS person telling them the info while showing off the OS. Not impossible but not likely either.
Engadget's latest teaser for the event sheds some more light...
Microsoft will also be on hand to demo Windows Phone 7 Series and the company's own Aaron Woodman will be sharing stories about the major changes Redmond has made to the Windows mobile OS.
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/the-engadget-show-tapes-tomorrow-snow-or-shine-plus-livestr/
so yea, doesn't sound like the engadget folks will be getting any actual hands-on time with it. For now you either have to work for Microsoft or be the 6yr old child of a Microsoft employee.
They are demonstrating an LG prototype (see: WP7 release phone) on this show live now:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/27/the-engadget-show-live-with-avner-ronen-wp7s-demo-and-more/
So, since I missed it, was there anything interesting on the show?
vangrieg said:
So, since I missed it, was there anything interesting on the show?
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No, engadget earning a lot of money on transmitting a WP7S ad.
vangrieg said:
So, since I missed it, was there anything interesting on the show?
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No not much at all.
The guy at MS was very vague (except for the "hint" that we should attend Mix2010) and didn't reveal any new information.
The biggest thing was the first WP7 phone, the LG whatever. It had a keyboard, but they neglected to try out WP7 in landscape.
They said not to rule out Linux and Mac support for WP7. It is currently not supported, but is an "internal debate".
Also noted is that the IE is an early build, and I wouldn't be surprised if the whole OS is still an early build.
Supposedly MS has been talking with Adobe for awhile and Flash would be an important thing to have in the browser (something of that sort) and MS wants their browser to be competitive, yada yada.
hello how do i download ice cream, will i get it from the marketplace?
If it supports your phone, it will be an over the air update when its released sometime next month.
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You can buy at a stand
But Desire won't get any updates, only custom ROM (hopefully).
You probably own an HTC Desire since you posted this question here... then you'll have to wait just like the rest of us for our awesome developers to port the ROM over.
We are not gonna get any over the air update since HTC ended their support for our device already.
lovemeplease said:
hello how do i download ice cream, will i get it from the marketplace?
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Weill if you find ice-cream on Android market, send me link. I want one with apple flavor.
stankyou said:
We are not gonna get any over the air update since HTC ended their support for our device already.
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At only a year old? That's atrocious.
JellyXDA said:
At only a year old? That's atrocious.
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It's about 2 years old
In addition htc devices get old soon because of the htc sense.. It's always hard for htc port sense ui over a new os like ics
Sent from my HTC Desire
JellyXDA said:
At only a year old? That's atrocious.
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Well, 20 Months old.
Where does it say they are obliged to update your phone's software forever? If you think about it, not many non-android phones have support for software above and beyond this.
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At only a year old? That's atrocious.
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Well it released Feb last year, but I agree that HTC really messed up with the Gingerbread update, Desire owners deserved that one done properly.
As for ICS, can't really expect HTC to support the Desire that far... it'd be the third major update.
6chrisp said:
Desire owners deserved that one done properly.
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Care to explain how it wasn't done properly?
6chrisp said:
Desire owners deserved that one done properly.
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What drugs you're smoking?
erklat said:
Care to explain how it wasn't done properly?
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Because it wasn't released as a normal, OTA update. Instead, HTC released a very late, buggy version via their website, and so your average desire owner probably doesn't even know a GB update exists.
That's because with OTA they couldn't delete content from system. And it ain't more buggy than FroYo, in fact it's less buggy than FroYo.
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That's because with OTA they couldn't delete content from system. And it ain't more buggy than FroYo, in fact it's less buggy than FroYo.
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Sure, it's less buggy than froyo, but you would expect that, really. Some of the bugs that I really thought would be addressed were still present.
And you can't deny that when a manufacturer releases an update that has warnings and disclaimers on it, it hasn't been done quite as smoothly as Samsung/Apple.
Because of memory constraints (duh!).
No chance of ics on HTC desire unless ported thru custom Rom
If HTC will remove gapps, then it will be easily possible, even if with old Sense.
Rooted and get an custom ROM will give you ice cream earlier. Forget HTC.
Doubt very much if we will see ICS on Desire...
ICS is optimised for dual-core and also features virtual keys. There is already speculation on the Sensation boards whether they will see the update, due that device using soft keys.
I imagine HTC will tweak ICS to run on Sensation, but can't see them adapting to Desire. Too many deficiencies to be addressed.
Hoping our awesome devs will be able to at least port various bits and pieces from Android 4.0 for us to enjoy, though!!
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Doubt very much if we will see ICS on Desire...
ICS is optimised for dual-core and also features virtual keys. There is already speculation on the Sensation boards whether they will see the update, due that device using soft keys.
I imagine HTC will tweak ICS to run on Sensation, but can't see them adapting to Desire. Too many deficiencies to be addressed.
Hoping our awesome devs will be able to at least port various bits and pieces from Android 4.0 for us to enjoy, though!!
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Well we will probably, just that we won't see it from HTC as they dropped support for Desire.
Because ICS will essentially work with any phones that can run Gingerbread (not just dual-core). And apparently ICS checks if your device have hardware keys or not, if there is, they will not display the virtual keys. And i can't really see Google being so stupid to only restrict ICS to phones without hardware keys as there are essentially no other phones besides the galaxy nexus that do not have hardware keys.
Also, we already have a port of ICS SDK, here. Its not usable or perfect, but at least it proves that the Desire can run ICS.
remember how most of the really new stuff that was meant for ice cream sandwich (as far as ui is concerned) is now being pushed out for jelly bean? pretty wild to think, huh?
eric b
ICS is not even fully out and you're thinking JB already?! -.-
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Griffrez said:
ICS is not even fully out and you're thinking JB already?! -.-
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yes, i'm remembering that google mentioned the big ui changes that were meant for ice cream sandwich have been postponed to jelly bean. it's very possible to be excited for both, and that would accurately describe me.
eric b
source?
10 char
Can't wait to see what G's lawn statue will look like. A green jelly bean with arms? XD
e-dub said:
yes, i'm remembering that google mentioned the big ui changes that were meant for ice cream sandwich have been postponed to jelly bean. it's very possible to be excited for both, and that would accurately describe me.
eric b
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There is probably some merit to this claim. Google set a dead line for code and features to give themselves time to work out bugs and tweak what they had. Im sure any company that tries to stick to deadlines has to draw the line at some point in time. Biting off more than you can chew andignoring expected deadlines causes delays.
I voided my warranty and your nexus.
e-dub said:
yes, i'm remembering that google mentioned the big ui changes that were meant for ice cream sandwich have been postponed to jelly bean. it's very possible to be excited for both, and that would accurately describe me.
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The only UI change android needed was hardware acceleration imho.
I have heard this too, but just as a rumor on here. Seeing the trade show though, I believe it, there's very few changes from Gingerbread.
There were almost none from Froyo either. Honestly, beyond improvements to the launcher (an irrelevance considering ADW and the like exist) I can't think of how the interface could be improved.
source i was referencing:
http://thisismynext.com/2011/09/09/android-jelly-bean/
eric b
e-dub said:
source i was referencing:
http://thisismynext.com/2011/09/09/android-jelly-bean/
eric b
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Maybe he said that to stir the pot and get people talking about Jelly Bean? I for one got very excited, as ICS seems to be pretty perfect in my opinion and I can't wait for Jelly Bean to improve it even further.
Just wondering what everyone's favorite is by a pole vote. We would like to know which version you will most likely be using after JB Source comes out.
Please use the following format when you reply. KEEP the count rolling by adding the next number instead of the last post and put a star in front of your pick so it is indicated that is your pick. I will update the pole in this post if it is easily countable. So the next count by rovar should be 0 GB, 1 ICS, *1JB and the next if GB would be *1 GB, 1 ICS, 1 JB
Pole tally:
0 for Gingerbread
*1 for Ice Cream Sandwich
0 for Jelly Bean
Your Reason: I like having flash support. Until JB comes out with it or a DEV makes a ROM with Flash (if possible). I could change my mind though if Butter is really Better flash really isn't required- BUT currently I don't use Chrome but I like it. GB is great too but I like the pull down on ICS way better.
Your Version picks Pro's: ROM I am using is very good for work and play.
Your Version picks Con's: When I get a phone call- if I have other Apps open the phone really lags.
Please be respectful of others opinions. I am posting this so we can all see what others think and maybe to learn about stuff we didn't know or just nod our heads and go "yep". And please keep you comments on Tally's professional and respectful. Some of us are young, old, non-techies and ridiculous techies. I know some of you troll's out there are going to have fun with this, so what ever. Troll's will be Troll's.
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IF and WHEN JB source is avaliable for this phone I'll:
0 for Gingerbread
1 for Ice Cream Sandwich
*1 for Jelly Bean
Your Reason: I like the latest shiny, with or without bugs.
Your Version picks Pro's: Stock ROM debloated by myself always ftw
Your Version picks Con's: Have to wait for someone to release fixes to stock "issues" (hotspot).
IF and WHEN JB source is avaliable for this phone I'll:
0 for Gingerbread
1 for Ice Cream Sandwich
*2 for Jelly Bean
Your Reason: New things are always fun to try
Your Version picks Pro's: Calk on JB
Your Version picks Con's: Will be waiting a while for Calk's JB version.
1* for Gingerbread
1 for Ice Cream Sandwich
2 for Jelly Bean
Your Reason: Data speeds/ping. I tether a lot because my college blocks online gaming.
Your Version picks Pro's: It is quick, snappy, and stable.
Your Version picks Con's: The font is far too big and I miss the ICS AOSP launcher.
How does one do a pole vote? Is that like a pole vault, but we jump over voting booths, instead?
Sory guys, I know but do you think it possible?
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estremodesign said:
Sory guys, I know but do you think it possible?
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Yes, here on XDA everything is possible. Wait for Q2 and our devs will release jb 4.2 for sure with sense 5.
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I very highly doubt that (the official 4.2 release, not the port w/ sense 5)
Where did you get the picture from?
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I very highly doubt that (the official 4.2 release, not the port w/ sense 5)
Where did you get the picture from?
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just one forum
Ha we wouldn't even get ICS because "DHD can't run ICS" or "sense 3.0 is the best setup for DHD"
http://technosamigos.com/htc-android-4-2-jelly-bean-update-device-list-schedule/ maybe
Let's not start this again guys, let it be.
Sent from a dream.
That would be quite interesting if it would be true. But keeping in mind what happened before it's totally not worth looking forward to this. Neither the source is confirmed/reliable...
Very, very unlikely since we were skipped by the ICS update, and other manufacturers are dropping their dual core phones...
This was most probably a typo.
And since most of us on XDA are already rooted, I would definitely go with a mooded JB anyway
would be a dream we hope. :good:
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Ha we wouldn't even get ICS because "DHD can't run ICS" or "sense 3.0 is the best setup for DHD"
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They didnt say it cant run ics, they recognised it could but it woukd mean a full wipe because if partitioning size. And keeping the customers data integrity intact comes before everything else. The desire x - not sure - then the hd is a type or the whole things fabricated. Somebodys having a laugh. Still hoping for the ics update on htcdev, if that does come it really will be the last.
True I believe it when I see it, and with HTC we will never see it.
think so im running a 4.2.2 atm its not great but its a custom rom it doesnt lag that much but it doesnt have google services which is a downside to this one...
Muikkuman said:
True I believe it when I see it, and with HTC we will never see it.
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Yes my friend
Count on yourself instead of counting on others.
I already upgrade lot of times on my DesireHD no matter ics, jelly bean etc.
every person have a dream
i know this sound kinda lame but will DHD be able to handle keyLimePie (Android 5.0) when it comes ??
Feroxy said:
i know this sound kinda lame but will DHD be able to handle keyLimePie (Android 5.0) when it comes ??
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We don't know yet, since it's not out yet, so we don't know what it entails.
First time I've read it I thought about a pure android 4.2 versión without sense ...
I think that 5.0 will be not much more heavier than 4.2