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New OTA for mytouch Slide 1.42?

Just saw CR's twitter post asking if anyone recieved the ota 1.42 update..........is this true? A new update for MTS?
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I got it yesterday but failed when I tryed to flash it.
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I've heard about it to. I'd reallllllllllly like to get my hands on it. Any word if its froyo?

siccmade said:
I got it yesterday but failed when I tryed to flash it.
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Do you have the zip file?? Upload it please!!!

on the t-mo forums it seems that someone has talked to customer service and they said that they are releasing an update to fix some problems that people had with the previous update and adding HSPA+ support. but no mention of froyo so idk we will see i guess

Ok just called 611.
The OTA system has been down since yesterday.
No one knows when it will be running again but when it does the update will be sent out on Mondays, Wednesdays & Friday evenings..
The update is just a lot of fixes for what the other update caused..
Genius Button, Freezing, My Fave, Voice commands, Wifi, Phone Call log..
Nothing special really .. but defo not Froyo.

acejoker25000 said:
on the t-mo forums it seems that someone has talked to customer service and they said that they are releasing an update to fix some problems that people had with the previous update and adding HSPA+ support. but no mention of froyo so idk we will see i guess
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This person was me, lol. This information was delivered from Tier 3 Technical Support. I also found out some heft info regarding my Vibrant as well. Customer Service Reps and any technical support below really don't know much as opposed to that level. I was surprised... But nevertheless, allow me to explain.
A lot of MTS owners have been reporting signal fluctuations and that's because of what I had said about this previous update locking the signal to HSPA. Well, that was a test update in that regard because it was all to test the server load. (It's not handling it well, lol...) So this next patch will fix many of the bugs and will allow the MTS to use the HSPA+ servers. I have an ETA for Froyo on my Vibrant but not the Slide, sorry.

wat is the eta for the vibrant im sure all the vibrant users including me wouldn want to know

computermik3 said:
wat is the eta for the vibrant im sure all the vibrant users including me wouldn want to know
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Well, I don't know if you've heard but there were rumors of the GPS fix to be baked into Froyo. Sadly, that isn't the case. There will be the GPS patch this month (which is rumored to begin getting pushed around the 17th-20th) and then there will be another sub-patch (which is for the battery meter, address book force closes, multiple contacts and plenty of other bugs) released once the GPS fix is complete.
Then we've got October and that's when T-Mobile is planning on starting the rollout for Froyo. It is to be completed before the middle of November. I suppose this is all factoring minimal to no issues with the OTA's coming out prior.
Sidenote: With this whole Cliq debacle, I was told that from this point forward T-Mobile will try to focus their Android lineup on mostly vanilla Android. (I wouldn't mind more Sense devices though. I personally don't care for Espresso but my wife loves her slide and the UI.) They are really having to bite the bullet since the Behold II and now the Cliq's promised update to 2.1 from Q2 which it's now almost Q4 with no update.

kemimarie said:
Nothing special really .. but defo not Froyo.
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Why do they insist on giving on these worthless updates, instead of working on an actual Froyo rom? They waist their time on something that's like 20MB, when that time could be used for something else..Other HTC phones are getting 2.2(inc sense). There are minor diff b/t sense & espresso, excluding faves, genius,themes,etc...

Ace42 said:
Why do they insist on giving on these worthless updates, instead of working on an actual Froyo rom? They waist their time on something that's like 20MB, when that time could be used for something else..Other HTC phones are getting 2.2(inc sense). There are minor diff b/t sense & espresso, excluding faves, genius,themes,etc...
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They have different teams that work on the software of the device. For example they'll have a team who test in-market software while others work on testing and developing for future software.
Give these guys a break. They work hard at what they do.

Thanks for the response everyone, I will leave this topic up for future updates to the slide up to and including froyo.
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Yes, there is an OTA on the way... CR has seen it in-person. No, it's definitely NOT Froyo. Nothing overly exciting, but for those people who run stock-like ROMs it will definitely be an upgrade.
My letter (linked here) is to address a specific time-line for Froyo rollout on our device.
siccmade, can you PLEASE get in touch with ChiefzReloaded or myself ASAP? My GTalk is nbetcher (at) gmail [dot] com. Thanks!

Looked but didnt see it. Were should I be looking
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False alarm everyone... still need someone to pull the OTA once they get a notification. Note: if you get a notification on anything other than: Stock or CR_Mod then it's likely a bug. Please download the OTA package, but make sure to NOT apply it!
Thanks everyone.

Is there a manual download update before this one that we are waiting to come out?

Jrbourque said:
Is there a manual download update before this one that we are waiting to come out?
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dude i love ur profile pic! haha that is classic! for all who dont know how to do it get a barcode reader on ur phone and scan it to his pic...

valdezpa09 said:
dude i love ur profile pic! haha that is classic! for all who dont know how to do it get a barcode reader on ur phone and scan it to his pic...
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lolol thanks....i actually forgot about it... i did it when barcode scanner and qrcode maker first came out

Ok guys Im on my wife's unrooted slide. Just got the 1. 35 update. Maybe ill root it after I apply it.

So the 1.42 update isnt going to happen?
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Samsung Galaxy S II gets Android 2.3.6 update

I haven't seen this posted anywhere yet, and yes, I know there's another thread about the "confirmed" Dec update from a top dev but I figured this is worthy of its own thread. Sounds like the update might only be for the GSM versions of the phone, and we might have to wait for our specific Epic Touch update, but things must be close at this point.
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/11/26/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-gets-android-236-update/

Go figure....
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Well what this proves that Samsung isn't the ones holding back the updates so people need to stop putting the blame on them and start looking at Sprint!

[email protected] said:
Well what this proves that Samsung isn't the ones holding back the updates so people need to stop putting the blame on them and start looking at Sprint!
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Indeed my friend.
Sent from the future.

Carriers hold back updates??? They would never do such thing.
I know some updates the carrier has to purchase from the manufacturer and some are free. I don't quite understand where the dividing line is but having to pay for an update would surely slow down a carrier's intention of pushing an update.

Warning about updates
People:
Operating systems are complicated programs.
Whether it's for a desktop PC or a smartphone
there will ALWAYS be bugs. Some bugs only
appear under circumstances that can't be tested
by the manufacturer or service providers. Some bugs
only appear when combined with other applications.
Just know these FACTS:
Manufacturers and service providers aim to make $$$.
They DO NOT make more $$$ when customers are unhappy
and they must provide additional support and services.
Updates and patches will also have bugs.
Custom ROMs will also have bugs.
EVERY new gadget, car or appliance we buy during our lives
WILL HAVE BUGS !
Please accept these words of experience from someone who
has been a gadgetaholic since taking apart a vacuum tube radio
55 YEARS AGO.
Instead of frowning, STOP and look at what we have today
and all the things we can do, that were comic book fantasies
only a short time ago. ENJOY what we have now.
Marvel at what we'll likely be able to do 5 or 10 years from now.
Glenn
P.S. Samsung released Android 3.2 update for my Galaxy Tab 8.9
this past week. Although it fimproved a few things, it also slowed
down my device. My results were confirmed by a dev on XDA who
built one of the custom ROMS for the 8.9 Tab. POINT IS and as
aforementioned, Samsung is trying. Same applies to Sprint and
our E4GT.

so when they do release this for our phones, will i need to unroot to install it? or can someone make a side load for it so we don't have to? any idea?

ogeretla said:
so when they do release this for our phones, will i need to unroot to install it? or can someone make a side load for it so we don't have to? any idea?
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Can't wait hah

i hope sprint drops ics first and all you people *****ing about no updates can be quiet for once.
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ogeretla said:
so when they do release this for our phones, will i need to unroot to install it? or can someone make a side load for it so we don't have to? any idea?
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This confuses me that people unroot to root again for updates. As long as I have been a part of forums any new updates always come out in a rooted version or a Rom upgrade. We got to do better reading and understanding of what we are doing when we root our phones. This is not a dig directed at you but the million times I hear somebody ask that same question. Smdh
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weltwon said:
People:
Operating systems are complicated programs.
Whether it's for a desktop PC or a smartphone
there will ALWAYS be bugs. Some bugs only
appear under circumstances that can't be tested
by the manufacturer or service providers. Some bugs
only appear when combined with other applications.
Just know these FACTS:
Manufacturers and service providers aim to make $$$.
They DO NOT make more $$$ when customers are unhappy
and they must provide additional support and services.
Updates and patches will also have bugs.
Custom ROMs will also have bugs.
EVERY new gadget, car or appliance we buy during our lives
WILL HAVE BUGS !
Please accept these words of experience from someone who
has been a gadgetaholic since taking apart a vacuum tube radio
55 YEARS AGO.
Instead of frowning, STOP and look at what we have today
and all the things we can do, that were comic book fantasies
only a short time ago. ENJOY what we have now.
Marvel at what we'll likely be able to do 5 or 10 years from now.
Glenn
P.S. Samsung released Android 3.2 update for my Galaxy Tab 8.9
this past week. Although it fimproved a few things, it also slowed
down my device. My results were confirmed by a dev on XDA who
built one of the custom ROMS for the 8.9 Tab. POINT IS and as
aforementioned, Samsung is trying. Same applies to Sprint and
our E4GT.
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Well said!!
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playya said:
This confuses me that people unroot to root again for updates. As long as I have been a part of forums any new updates always come out in a rooted version or a Rom upgrade. We got to do better reading and understanding of what we are doing when we root our phones. This is not a dig directed at you but the million times I hear somebody ask that same question. Smdh
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Amen brotha!

Once the first XDA user who knows what they're doing gets an update, it will be posted here so fast that many will find out about it here, not by getting it via OTA. They push them out over several days so most likely there will be a full stock tar to Odin before many of us get it.
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playya said:
This confuses me that people unroot to root again for updates. As long as I have been a part of forums any new updates always come out in a rooted version or a Rom upgrade. We got to do better reading and understanding of what we are doing when we root our phones. This is not a dig directed at you but the million times I hear somebody ask that same question. Smdh
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OK... Thanks.. I didn't know how it worked. This is my first rooted phone.
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[email protected] said:
Well what this proves that Samsung isn't the ones holding back the updates so people need to stop putting the blame on them and start looking at Sprint!
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What the..... ?
How...?
Because the international version is getting something first?
Okay.... the international version also came out first.
The international versions of Samsung devices always get it first.
Samsung has proven time and time again that they are more concerned about the international market than they are the U.S.
It's funny how quickly people forget about history when trying to assign blame.
It's like XDA members live their lives to blame the carriers for everything.
Dammit, it's raining and cold out side, stupid Sprint!

It does make me wonder why AT&Ts Skyrocket just got 2.3.6 pushed to it on 11/22 though, which was released almost 2 months after Sprint's E4GT. Then again, why the Skyrocket and not AT&T's non-LTE GSII? Who knows why these guys do what they do.

Dchibro said:
It does make me wonder why AT&Ts Skyrocket just got 2.3.6 pushed to it on 11/22 though, which was released almost 2 months after Sprint's E4GT. Then again, why the Skyrocket and not AT&T's non-LTE GSII? Who knows why these guys do what they do.
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It's GSM.
There's very little, if any difference, between the international version of the SGS2 and the At&t version.

People also seem to forget that the Moment got Froyo before the Hero did.

looks like were getting the 2.3.6 update aswell!

expertzero1 said:
looks like where getting the 2.3.6 update aswell!
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Given Samsung's spotty support for CDMA devices, I'd rather they spend time on ICS.

We should be getting a update tonight or tomorrow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362744
One member got a update pushed to their phone but has to wait till after class so the devs can work their magic. Its android 2.3.6
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Roam Control Apk

I wanted to buy Roam Control, but google pulled it from the market
I went to the Roam Control Website, and dl'ed the apk from the link the Dev provided, but it prompted for a license, and when I selected the "buy" option, it reported app not found, and I was unable to buy it
Any ideas on how to get this app bought and working?
Dev's note from website:
NOTE (11/29/2011): I received an email today from Google indicating that Roam Control was removed/suspended from the market. I did not receive any explanation, other than it was "due to a violation of the Developer Content Policy." I'm working on getting the app restored, however I've come to understand that Google is incredibly unresponsive in these situations. If I cannot reinstate the app, I will certainly make it available in some other fashion. To those who have already purchased the app, I certainly do not expect anyone to pay for it a second time. As a temporary measure, the latest version of the app can be downloaded here.
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that was his temporary solution to the ppl who already bought the app. it sucks that you are willling to give him money for his awesome app but google wont let you, or even explain why. the android market pisses me off sometimes. i have paid for so many apps that arnt there anymore
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This was already posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370198

But it sucks because no onne can buy the app or use it only those that recently bought it.
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The only app I ever bought and the reason I rooted. I hope it survives the transition I need to make to GB.

I put two new versions of Roam Control in the market...one free version that will work for users that previously purchased, and one new paid version. See here for details:
https://sites.google.com/site/roamcontrol/
Let me know if you run into any issues!!

MrGreg said:
I put two new versions of Roam Control in the market...one free version that will work for users that previously purchased, and one new paid version. See here for details:
https://sites.google.com/site/roamcontrol/
Let me know if you run into any issues!!
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Excellent news MrGreg. Hope the big G leaves you alone. Even though I need the app less than I used to, it's invaluable sometimes.

MrGreg said:
I put two new versions of Roam Control in the market...one free version that will work for users that previously purchased, and one new paid version. See here for details:
https://sites.google.com/site/roamcontrol/
Let me know if you run into any issues!!
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Very cool, thank you for this. I have to use this when I'm at the in-laws place or I'm hosed. Any chance there is anything new in the city of Chicago? I haven't tried this lately, but I frequent a place near O'Hare and Sprint doesn't get good reception inside the building. I would LOVE to be able to roam on VZW while here, but I know there was a note before that we can't roam in Chicago.

hayzooos said:
Very cool, thank you for this. I have to use this when I'm at the in-laws place or I'm hosed. Any chance there is anything new in the city of Chicago? I haven't tried this lately, but I frequent a place near O'Hare and Sprint doesn't get good reception inside the building. I would LOVE to be able to roam on VZW while here, but I know there was a note before that we can't roam in Chicago.
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I may have some information regarding Samsung roaming in Chicago, TX, FL, and PR in the upcoming weeks. No guarantees yet, but I have a few things to explore...

MrGreg said:
I may have some information regarding Samsung roaming in Chicago, TX, FL, and PR in the upcoming weeks. No guarantees yet, but I have a few things to explore...
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You sir, have made my day!!! Looking forward to any news you can provide.

And roam control is gone again??

http://sites.google.com/site/roamcontrol/
The developer says it got pulled again and that he's looking into alternative distribution methods. He has the .apks up for people who bought it in the market now.

At this point I would paypal him $5 for the app and license!!
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the roam control app is on the applanet market (black market) you can download it at applanet (dot) net,

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Thanks for the heads up.
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Looking for the legit version. Bookmarking this page in hopes that someone or the dev comes up with a solution soon! Have my 11115 prl but it feels worthless without roam control...

I would share mine as I never use it... but its a paid app and that is frowned upon here... me and my wife both use the same apk though.. I bluetoothed the apk to her phone and it works fine for both of us...
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I would like to have something working for now since it is not available for purchase at this point. I am really hurting without it. When im at work my signal is very bad to the point that i miss phone calls and texts come late. I could force roam and be able to have my signal back... If the dev does not want the app distributed at this point (while its not on the market) i guess i will have to respect that. It is his work afterall. I am hoping the dev can straighten this out soon or give us an answer. I am in great need of it.

You can download from the post above my last post and when the dev figures out when and where you can uninstall and buy the paid app. That's what I'm doing.
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bigtoysrock said:
You can download from the post above my last post and when the dev figures out when and where you can uninstall and buy the paid app. That's what I'm doing.
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Thank you for the response. I read somewhere that the apps on there sometimes have undesired things packed into them (ie viruses, malware)... Do you have to download the applanet app to download from there? When i tried to view the site, it kept trying to download an applanet.apk... Seems fishy to me...

[Q] Orange/Barclaycard Quick Tap on Galaxy Nexus

I was just wondering if anyone had tried porting the Quick Tap app http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phones/contactless/overview.jsp from a Tocco or a Wave over to the Galaxy Nexus?
It would be amazing if it could just be packaged up, installed as an app, and work in the UK on all networks...
Just wondering if anyone has had a go? I don't know why Orange are limiting the service to some low end handsets

I'd love to see this to. Orange haven't official released the galaxy nexus yet so it don't look like were going to get any support from them until it is released. as for installing an app, it probable supports 2.3 and not 4.0 so it cant be ported as an exact copy but i would like to see someone do it. the question is would you trust the app if its not officially released? im actually surprised that there isn't much interest in this topic atm. come on people!

[Q] basic T-mobile GSIII

Thank You 1st.
Trying to find a user manual for T-mobile Galaxy S III. Not sure if I'm missing it on this site / or my eye-site is worse than I thought .
T-mobiles site shows that its not available yet . Just trying to understand the basics of the phone - 2nd smartphone since the GSII was replaced 7 times and never actually used it for anything other than basic calls -- so I finally got the SG III, so I'm a newnewbe, and I can screw up my pc just by turning it on. hit your 50's and learning curve is more like trying to fish in the desert ! Thanks again. PR

poesraven said:
Thank You 1st.
Trying to find a user manual for T-mobile Galaxy S III. Not sure if I'm missing it on this site / or my eye-site is worse than I thought .
T-mobiles site shows that its not available yet . Just trying to understand the basics of the phone - 2nd smartphone since the GSII was replaced 7 times and never actually used it for anything other than basic calls -- so I finally got the SG III, so I'm a newnewbe, and I can screw up my pc just by turning it on. hit your 50's and learning curve is more like trying to fish in the desert ! Thanks again. PR
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http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-T999MBATMB
You should get the manual from the above link.
Also suggest you to download Samsung Galaxy SIII user digest from the play store. The app will explain all the inbuilt features of your phone.
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kb87 said:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-T999MBATMB
You should get the manual from the above link.
Also suggest you to download Samsung Galaxy SIII user digest from the play store. The app will explain all the inbuilt features of your phone.
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Thank You