I'm really considering the Galaxy Nexus for my next phone. I'm just concerned about updates because of the crap that is happening with the lack of ICS for the EVO 3D. So, does the Sprint Galaxy Nexus receive updates as fast as other networks?
And, I don't root, so don't tell me to do that to fix updates.
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Your outta luck if you don't want to root. Sprint sucks with updates. And we already have a port of jelly bean....
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You're just waiting for Sprint to approve the updates after Google completes them. As with Verizon, it's going to take some weeks after the GSM model gets it for any CDMA model to get it.
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I'm really considering the Galaxy Nexus for my next phone. I'm just concerned about updates because of the crap that is happening with the lack of ICS for the EVO 3D. So, does the Sprint Galaxy Nexus receive updates as fast as other networks?
And, I don't root, so don't tell me to do that to fix updates.
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We don't actually know anything yet. The Sprint Galaxy Nexus came with 4.0.4 out of the box so there's been no need for an OTA previously and Google has not officially released 4.1 yet. So we've got no specific OTA experience for the Galaxy Nexus. The nexus S 4G did not get Ice Cream Sandwich very quick but neither did many GSM Nexus S. There were problems with the ICS rollout across the board. But here's hoping that they'll get Jellybean right. Of course the rest of us have been using JB for a long time now because we'll he damned if we're gonna wait for Sprint. Or even Google for that matter
You can flash JB without root.
Waiting for ota's is not allowed here
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You're just waiting for Sprint to approve the updates after Google completes them. As with Verizon, it's going to take some weeks after the GSM model gets it for any CDMA model to get it.
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Worse. Sprint approves slow ass Samsung updates.
please post questions in the questions and answers section.
thank you, thread moved.
Thanks for the answer, guys. I wish Google would come up with an easier solution because the carriers are screwing us.
And, for those of you screaming "root", you don't understand that some don't have the time to do it. I won't give up my limited family time to figure it out. And, trust me, you don't want to live my day. If I was still young and single, I would probably do it.
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Thanks for the answer, guys. I wish Google would come up with an easier solution because the carriers are screwing us.
And, for those of you screaming "root", you don't understand that some don't have the time to do it. I won't give up my limited family time to figure it out. And, trust me, you don't want to live my day. If I was still young and single, I would probably do it.
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Rooting takes a matter of minutes.... This is a Google device. It's not a locked down HTC. However flashing and keeping up with roms and such is where the time comes in. I know plenty of married people on here..... With children.... That always still have time to mess around with their phone. you don't have to be on here everyday, you can't still root and keep up. just think about it a little more.
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Rooting takes a matter of minutes.... This is a Google device. It's not a locked down HTC. However flashing and keeping up with roms and such is where the time comes in. I know plenty of married people on here..... With children.... That always still have time to mess around with their phone. you don't have to be on here everyday, you can't still root and keep up. just think about it a little more.
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No computer. And I bet they don't have the issues my kid does. But thanks anyway.
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No computer. And I bet they don't have the issues my kid does. But thanks anyway.
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Yeah, you would need a PC. But I'd be willing to bet the Gnex will see the JB OTA before any other Sprint phone.
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Yeah, you would need a PC. But I'd be willing to bet the Gnex will see the JB OTA before any other Sprint phone.
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Well obviously. That's not saying much though.
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Yeah, you would need a PC. But I'd be willing to bet the Gnex will see the JB OTA before any other Sprint phone.
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That's is one of the major reason I'm considering it. Especially after the crap we are going through on the EVO 3D update.
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If you come to xda with such question, one expects an answer with the word root in it. Why we do it ......... custom Roms, kernels, in depth screen settings, etc, and the must important aspect in my opinion..... the hard work put in by people that love open source.
After flashing jelly bean, I personally do not need to be trying different Roms, maybe theme or kernel, I am the only person that has bragging rights to my friends to say I have the latest and greatest os on my phone.
And for that I thank you all
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I just jumped ship from HTC, I've been using HTC since I've ever had service, and was loyal to HTC, until this phone just caught my eye and wanting to try something new I went with samsung, I should be getting mine tomorrow or Wed!
So what do you guys think of the phone? And what major bugs (if any does this phone have)
Welcome. You won't regret your purchase. I love mine.
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Welcome. You won't regret your purchase. I love mine.
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Do you know how easy it is to root? I've never been on a samsung before and isn't Samsung and Cyanogen together? So we should have better CM10 builds than HTC?
Check out this thread here its very easy.
[HOW TO] Root, Unroot, Hotspot, Roms, Tips and more! (13 videos) 7/24/12
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726558
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Do you know how easy it is to root? I've never been on a samsung before and isn't Samsung and Cyanogen together? So we should have better CM10 builds than HTC?
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Considering we have a daily driver worthy CM10 build while the Evo 4G LTE barely has a CM9 port..
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I just jumped ship from HTC, I've been using HTC since I've ever had service, and was loyal to HTC, until this phone just caught my eye and wanting to try something new I went with samsung, I should be getting mine tomorrow or Wed!
So what do you guys think of the phone? And what major bugs (if any does this phone have)
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I tried the evo lte for a few weeks and I exchanged it for the s3 just the other day. I don't regret it, I had the og evo for 2 years! I do think the evo has a few things better than s3, but if u add it all up, s3 wins out IMHO. Just my 2 cents
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I started with a Htc One X, moved over to a Evo Lte, now i just bought the S III and i am absolutely loving it! I had a couple good hacks in dev sections of both devices, dont claim to be a real developer but look forward to digging into this phone and seeing what can be found:beer:
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Thanks guys! I can't wait to get this phone! I know i'll have sense envy tho haha, but i'll get over it, I don't think imma even try Touchwiz, im gonna go with JB or ICS
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Thanks guys! I can't wait to get this phone! I know i'll have sense envy tho haha, but i'll get over it, I don't think imma even try Touchwiz, im gonna go with JB or ICS
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I would give touch wiz a shot, it may surprise you! So many features built into it.
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Have we heard anything from Google why the update for toro is not yet available? It is a bit strange since its available for most other Google devices.
What are u on right now?
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Have we heard anything from Google why the update for toro is not yet available? It is a bit strange since its available for most other Google devices.
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blame verizon.
After 2 updates I am on 4.0.4.
Why should I blame Verizon?
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After 2 updates I am on 4.0.4.
Why should I blame Verizon?
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they are holding up the update for their "testing"
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Have we heard anything from Google why the update for toro is not yet available? It is a bit strange since its available for most other Google devices.
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If there was even a hint of an update dont you think there would be about 50 threads by now?! Also by "most other" Google devices do you mean 2? Cause that is the number!
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Have we heard anything from Google why the update for toro is not yet available? It is a bit strange since its available for most other Google devices.
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I got tired of waiting so i unlocked, rooted, and flashed a pure AOSP rom and its awesome. Its as solid as an OTA update but you arent waiting for verizon.
blackjer said:
I got tired of waiting so i unlocked, rooted, and flashed a pure AOSP rom and its awesome. Its as solid as an OTA update but you arent waiting for verizon.
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This! :good:
Unlock and root. It's so simple and the benefits are many.
Greatest benefit being, not waiting for Verizon.
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After 2 updates I am on 4.0.4.
Why should I blame Verizon?
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They need to test all of their bloatware to make sure it is compatible with Jelly Bean first. That might take a while... In all seriousness, just root and flash a custom ROM. You'll be much happier in the end.
When I first rooted my galaxy nexus, I saw no benefits and regretted it.
Then I got on XDA and realized WTF is wrong with me!?!?!? Rooting the SHIIIIEEET!!!
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Well I have been rooting Android devices since G1 (Nexus 1, Desire and LG P990). I have got sick and tired of it and bought Galaxy Nexus just because there is no need to do it. I know I could do it but I dont want to bother with wipe.
Besides, I have bought my device in Europe and it is not connected to Verizon in any way and there is no Verizon bloatware in my phone, it is pure AOSP as far as I can tell.
Well with several devices I mean most images on this site: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#mysid
It might be only 2 devices but there are so many versions. See what I mean?
According to a Verizon tech at a store near me he has never even heard of Jelly Bean. I mentioned it to him and he looked at me like I was a moron and said ICS is the most recent OS lol. This was about 2 weeks ago.
That is the kind of people that work for Verizon lol.
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According to a Verizon tech at a store near me he has never even heard of Jelly Bean. I mentioned it to him and he looked at me like I was a moron and said ICS is the most recent OS lol. This was about 2 weeks ago.
That is the kind of people that work for Verizon lol.
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Dear god.. monkeys work with cellphones!
What have they done!!!
Lolo Verizon sucks, they want control.
Root and flash, shove the bloatware in there face as they cry.
All seriousness.. I heard the binaries are were released recently. So its got to be getting closer. Verizon .. you sir are terrible.
bOx Stash - https://www.box.com/shared/d8a46b7252c38069deb1
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According to a Verizon tech at a store near me he has never even heard of Jelly Bean. I mentioned it to him and he looked at me like I was a moron and said ICS is the most recent OS lol. This was about 2 weeks ago.
That is the kind of people that work for Verizon lol.
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My Verizon ppl are smarter. They all admitted to me (eventually) that they have rooted.
But man seriously??? Why would you work at Verizon and not know what they are selling.
And did u ripe out your nexus and go on YouTube and showed him JB on a Verizon version???
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Hmm, I might go the flash route then. Can I unlock bootloader, flash a non rooted ROM and also get updates in future? Does this flash change the radio?
I am a bit sick and tired of non stock roms.
df9517 said:
Hmm, I might go the flash route then. Can I unlock bootloader, flash a non rooted ROM and also get updates in future? Does this flash change the radio?
I am a bit sick and tired of non stock roms.
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you can flash stock roms, but you will not get the update. however, once the official images get placed on google's site, you can convert back to those images and then get all updates.
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Well I have been rooting Android devices since G1 (Nexus 1, Desire and LG P990). I have got sick and tired of it and bought Galaxy Nexus just because there is no need to do it. I know I could do it but I dont want to bother with wipe.
Besides, I have bought my device in Europe and it is not connected to Verizon in any way and there is no Verizon bloatware in my phone, it is pure AOSP as far as I can tell.
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Hang on, did I just read correctly: you bought a non-Verizon and you are asking if there are updates for Verizon?
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Hang on, did I just read correctly: you bought a non-Verizon and you are asking if there are updates for Verizon?
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woah wait.. i didnt even read what efrant quoted.
are you using a GSM phone? you're not a on a toro phone, you're on a maguro phone. just go flash the factory images.
Any update on this? I read a week or two ago that a few people received test otas but I was wondering when Verizon users can expect to receive jellybean ota
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Any update on this? I read a week or two ago that a few people received test otas but I was wondering when Verizon users can expect to receive jellybean ota
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when verizon finally says its ok to push the update. (no one knows)
No word from Verizon. Have been running CM10 on CM nightlies .just reverted back to 4.0.4 in case they release this month. But if not I'll re-unlock and re-root and just wait for keylimepie. But hope to get it within the month or I'm done re-waiting for ota.
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Any update on this? I read a week or two ago that a few people received test otas but I was wondering when Verizon users can expect to receive jellybean ota
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No word from Verizon. Have been running CM10 on CM nightlies .just reverted back to 4.0.4 in case they release this month. But if not I'll re-unlock and re-root and just wait for keylimepie. But hope to get it within the month or I'm done re-waiting for ota.
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Don't hold your breath. Verizon is notoriously slow to push ota updates, and JB will be no different.
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Don't hold your breath. Verizon is notoriously slow to push ota updates, and JB will be no different.
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ah, i see....so you're saying i need to just unlock and root and run jellybean that way huh? I am tired of waiting, i'm running jelly bean on my transformer prime and i love it, i reeeeeeaaaaally want it on my gs!!!!!
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Don't hold your breath. Verizon is notoriously slow to push ota updates, and JB will be no different.
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Verizon doesn't push the updates for Toro. Google does. Big Red does, however, need to sign off on the update prior to it rolling out, especially given that it will include new basebands. It also bears mentioning that Toro has, at times, been first to receive an update
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If you're interested in toro pre-release, here it is.
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Verizon doesn't push the updates for Toro. Google does. Big Red does, however, need to sign off on the update prior to it rolling out, especially given that it will include new basebands. It also bears mentioning that Toro has, at times, been first to receive an update.
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Yes, that is correct. My point is, Verizon is the rate limiting step in the process, and if OP really wants Jelly Bean, then he might as well flash it himself. After all, isn't that the beauty of a Nexus?
vballrkc said:
ah, i see....so you're saying i need to just unlock and root and run jellybean that way huh? I am tired of waiting, i'm running jelly bean on my transformer prime and i love it, i reeeeeeaaaaally want it on my gs!!!!!
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Use the leaked update http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30846512#post30846512
Only custom rom that is running the leaked "customized" version of the verizon rom is thuderstick red Bull. It's a nice, verizon friendly rom
Only rom that is Verizon friendly? I've ran several roms. The toro roms work. Some have issues that some do not. Bugless beast works, so does CM nightlies. There are many flavors of jb just try and use the one that works for you. Its not a contest. Its your phone play, test, find the rom that works best for you. Saying one developer is better than the other. Its all user choice. And developers deserve appreciation its their work that make customizing possible.
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I was speaking to vzw tech support today. Direct quote, almost verbatim : "I was just checking on the status of the software update that addresses the issues you're having with data connectivity. The reason it took so long is I was checking several third party websites. I wasn't able to find any information about a release date..."
This translates roughly to "I had to search Google, because Verizon is retarded. "
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1heffer said:
I was speaking to vzw tech support today... "The reason it took so long is I was checking several third party websites. I wasn't able to find any information about a release date..." This translates roughly to "I had to search Google, because Verizon is retarded."
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Exactly :banghead: :banghead:
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I waited for 4.4 update for 6 months and we have to wait for JB?
so i just rooted with vicious ROM and love it.
I will never wait
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Only rom that is Verizon friendly? I've ran several roms. The toro roms work. Some have issues that some do not. Bugless beast works, so does CM nightlies. There are many flavors of jb just try and use the one that works for you. Its not a contest. Its your phone play, test, find the rom that works best for you. Saying one developer is better than the other. Its all user choice. And developers deserve appreciation its their work that make customizing possible.
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I never said that there is ONLY one Verizon Friendly rom out there, there's almost 100 of them that work perfectly fine. There's plenty of "toro" roms out there, but the specific question was stability and if he didn't want to veer too far away from Stock, while still maintaining a working set of Verizon apps. I use the Verizon apps as well, but it's always a manual process and when it breaks there's always a procedure.
I too like the Verizon data usage widget comes in handy. I totally agree that there are alot of roms that the app gave the log in issue before Verizon's gn update. But like I posted in other posts I reverted back to the k ota. But after today that sprint is updating today we will be soon to follow. So I will half fast for a week or 2 more before I never look back on OTA again. :banghead:
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I was ticked for the slap in the face from Verizon. Letting Sprint beat our phones to JB. So I changed my mind on waiting for the ota. Loaded JRO03O. Seems solid and fast. More bars in radio than I ever had both WiFi and lte/cdma. I can say this my last damn contract!
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This is just for fun, cause we all know Sprint is gonna sit on it as much as they can before finally giving it to us...
But how long do you think before the OFFICIAL Premium Suite Update gets released from Sprint?
Keep comments related to the Sprint or the update itself please. In other words... ON TOPIC.
Like I said before I think late march or april. I just hoope its not like the epic were it was a great phone and they just left it in the dust. So beside this other question would be how long do u think s3 will be a flag ship phone for sprint
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I'm gonna be hopeful and say we'll get it around March.
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I will say officially from sprint in may 2013 from xda devs in January. The s3 was there flagship device but no more iphone 5 and optimus g and galaxy note 2 took that crown. I highly doubt samsung care about the us version, we are only a small fraction of there business.
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I will be pro life and say they will release it a month after the Galaxy S4 is released.
.:Sent from my Sprint Galaxy Note II:.
My best guess.. about the 30th of Feb. Just a round about guess tho.
I think it's funny that no matter how well Sprint handles updates, people ***** about it. Correct me if I'm wrong (people always do), but wasn't Sprint the first carrier in the USA to push out Jellybean on the S3? Has anyone in the USA gotten the 4.1.2 updates for their S3 yet?
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I think it's funny that no matter how well Sprint handles updates, people ***** about it. Correct me if I'm wrong (people always do), but wasn't Sprint the first carrier in the USA to push out Jellybean on the S3? Has anyone in the USA gotten the 4.1.2 updates for their S3 yet?
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Yes they were. Very quick about it. If you've seen the recent comparisons, you would actually see that Sprint is one of the quicker carriers in the US. People just like to jerk each other off. Sounds good, feels good, thanks thanks, jerk jerk.
Really a poll on this is pointless. We get it when we get it.
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Really a poll on this is pointless. We get it when we get it.
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You know what else is pointless? Commenting on a post you think is pointless. Why even waste your time? You're composing about complaining.
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The day when you can just go to samsung website and download updates. Makes since save sprint money and time and everyone is happy.
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I think it's funny that no matter how well Sprint handles updates, people ***** about it. Correct me if I'm wrong (people always do), but wasn't Sprint the first carrier in the USA to push out Jellybean on the S3? Has anyone in the USA gotten the 4.1.2 updates for their S3 yet?
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Yes they were. Very quick about it. If you've seen the recent comparisons, you would actually see that Sprint is one of the quicker carriers in the US. People just like to jerk each other off. Sounds good, feels good, thanks thanks, jerk jerk.
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While I agree they were relatively "quick" with the last update compared to other times, I've been with them long enough to know they take their time on a LOT of things, not just updates to devices.
Aside from that point, it's my personal opinion that Sprint (or ANY carrier for that matter) shouldn't even have their hands in the updates released for the device at all. They should have their own software that is required for the device to activate and function on their towers and service and that's all. If you don't have their software, it won't work, simple as that. Whether or not they add additional requirements for their software to function properly on the device is up to them as well, as it's their own software and their service they are providing, but the fact of the matter is that it's NOT their device. So as to the updates to the software and functionality of the base device, that shouldn't be at all for the carrier to decide.
Think about it from a different angle... What if Steam or Skype or some other software as a service type company said that you couldn't apply an update to Windows or update your video card drivers or sound drivers until they release their own approved copy of the update or driver... You'd laugh at them, right? I mean seriously, how silly would that be?
Now, they can RECOMMEND that certain drivers or updates NOT be applied until they are fully tested, but they cannot force their own copies of the same updates/drivers upon you.
Not trying to start a full out debate here, but just my own thoughts on the update release process and something for people to think about.
Also, there's no need for vulgarity, no one is "*****ing" or "jerking each other off" here. This is just a poll and a calm discussion about the update and hopes for how soon it will be. Please keep it clean or I will have your posts removed. Thanks.
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Really a poll on this is pointless. We get it when we get it.
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Welcome to the Internet.
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You know what else is pointless? Commenting on a post you think is pointless. Why even waste your time? You're composing about complaining.
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Simmer down there trippy. Still pointless.
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While I agree they were relatively "quick" with the last update compared to other times, I've been with them long enough to know they take their time on a LOT of things, not just updates to devices.
Aside from that point, it's my personal opinion that Sprint (or ANY carrier for that matter) shouldn't even have their hands in the updates released for the device at all. They should have their own software that is required for the device to activate and function on their towers and service and that's all. If you don't have their software, it won't work, simple as that. Whether or not they add additional requirements for their software to function properly on the device is up to them as well, as it's their own software and their service they are providing, but the fact of the matter is that it's NOT their device. So as to the updates to the software and functionality of the base device, that shouldn't be at all for the carrier to decide.
Think about it from a different angle... What if Steam or Skype or some other software as a service type company said that you couldn't apply an update to Windows or update your video card drivers or sound drivers until they release their own approved copy of the update or driver... You'd laugh at them, right? I mean seriously, how silly would that be?
Now, they can RECOMMEND that certain drivers or updates NOT be applied until they are fully tested, but they cannot force their own copies of the same updates/drivers upon you.
Not trying to start a full out debate here, but just my own thoughts on the update release process and something for people to think about.
Also, there's no need for vulgarity, no one is "*****ing" or "jerking each other off" here. This is just a poll and a calm discussion about the update and hopes for how soon it will be. Please keep it clean or I will have your posts removed. Thanks.
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You my good sir have the right idea. You should start a phone company.
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Wait wait wait. I thought eta was a no go on xda. Lol.... I say in Feb.
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funny thing is the note 1 got the premuim suite today while us with s3's are still waiting hahah. oh well wait for sextapes leaked builds when we get them i guess.
We already have most of the features that cine in premium suite
What did it matter when it comes out
4.2 on the other hand is a different story
I want it
I want it now with touch wiz
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We already have most of the features that cine in premium suite
What did it matter when it comes out
4.2 on the other hand is a different story
I want it
I want it now with touch wiz
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No we do not.
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No we do not.
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I know I do. .....
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Found this article just now:
Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Update Gets Stamp Of Approval
http://www.autoomobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s3-android-42-jelly-bean-update-3/10011064/
Honestly, I remember back in the Epic 4G days when Samsung had the reputation that they did not support their devices, but it appears they've changed their attitude and now they're releasing updates like mad, even more efficiently than HTC is (at least for CDMA-based devices.)
If this is true, then the Samsung devs in charge of CDMA development will start porting it over to our devices. Perhaps we'll see RDFs in the next few days?
Very interesting... I'll be following this thread closely.
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Honestly, I remember back in the Epic 4G days when Samsung had the reputation that they did not support their devices, but it appears they've changed their attitude and now they're releasing updates like mad, even more efficiently than HTC is (at least for CDMA-based devices.)
If this is true, then the Samsung devs in charge of CDMA development will start porting it over to our devices. Perhaps we'll see RDFs in the next few days?
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I had an Epic as well and it seemed like Samfirmware was our only hope. I share your sentiments and look forward to any changes Samsung is willing to make with regards to device updates.
I'm from the OG Epic as well (from its release to the s3 release); It is really refreshing to see them pushing out the updates for this phone!!
I too am from the OG Epic. People continuously blamed Samsung for the slow updates for it when in reality rdfs were being generated and test releases sent to Sprint almost daily and within weeks of the international update. I think the less intrusive touchwiz allows for faster updating. So hopefully we will see some rdfs reported soon.
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Also a fellow OG Epic user ... boy I miss that phone (still drooling over that keyboard), but also love my GSIII. Nice to have the OG Epic family reunited here. If Samsung releases a 4.2 update for the GSIII in the near future, I'll take back all the bad things I said about them
hah what are the chances that 4.2 gets released before the s4 marketing train comes rolling through town
jdelano said:
I'm from the OG Epic as well (from its release to the s3 release); It is really refreshing to see them pushing out the updates for this phone!!
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X2. Also, you see Samsung promo the crap out of this phone, unlike what they did with the OG Epic, so it seems that they're really behind this one.
offtohavasu said:
X2. Also, you see Samsung promo the crap out of this phone, unlike what they did with the OG Epic, so it seems that they're really behind this one.
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That's because this phone is available for all major carriers. The Epic was only for Sprint thus Samsung relied on Sprint to advertise who decided to push the Evo instead.
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Epic user also
I'm glad I stayed with Samsung
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I, for one, HATE updates.. haha
I spent um-teen plus hours making my rom and dont feel like doing it again..
strongsteve said:
I, for one, HATE updates.. haha
I spent um-teen plus hours making my rom and dont feel like doing it again..
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Actually the first thing I thought when I read that article was ... oh sweet ... damn Steve is gonna be mad. hehehe
strongsteve said:
I, for one, HATE updates.. haha
I spent um-teen plus hours making my rom and dont feel like doing it again..
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Hahaha! Looks like you are going to have some long nights ahead of you Steve
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"Reunions" like these make me miss the good ol' OG Epic threads...and the horribly timed updates
Having it ship with Éclair and not getting Froyo until half a year later. Then waiting for GB another 8 months...
*back on topic*
Sammy and the carriers (well atleast Sprint) have really come along way since...To be honest, they surprised me with the JB update. I hope they continue stride with 4.1.2 and/or 4.2 soon
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Can't wait! Super excited
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daniel4653 said:
Hahaha! Looks like you are going to have some long nights ahead of you Steve
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Naw.. I think I'm done. Can't do it again. I'm burnt out. Probably just wait for GS4.
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strongsteve said:
Naw.. I think I'm done. Can't do it again. I'm burnt out. Probably just wait for GS4.
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Ohhh...I am sure you got one more in you Steve!
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jdelano said:
Found this article just now:
Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Update Gets Stamp Of Approval
http://www.autoomobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s3-android-42-jelly-bean-update-3/10011064/
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This is also supposed to fix the WiFi bug
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Cant wait for this update.
SamsungGalaxyFan said:
This is also supposed to fix the WiFi bug
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What was the wifi bug? Just curious because I've never run into issues with wifi.