[Q] Stuck on Froyo Firmware. "No Upgrade Available" - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

I have an auntie that has a T-Mo Galaxy S2 and when trying to upgrade it says that there is no new upgrade even tho that it is on froyo. Trying to connect it to kies, the program doesn't recognize it. She took it to the T-Mo store and they said that it was a bug in some of the S2's and were unable to do anything. My question now, is it safe to install cwm and flash a jelly bean rom even tho that this bug is present??? Thanks in advance

Sorry for the double post but I'm not sure if it's worth noting, but the front camera is on the right side of the phone as opposed to the left (looking at pictures from the web). Not sure if this is substantial or anything just a quick note.

Want the s2 released with gingerbread?
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MassiveAttack said:
Want the s2 released with gingerbread?
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I'm not sure, but the phone is on froyo. I would provide a screenshot, but I do not have access to the phone right now.

You have to upgrade through kies software on your PC if you're on stock Gingerbread.
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You have to upgrade through kies software on your PC if you're on stock Gingerbread.
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The phone is not on gingerbread it is on FROYO. When trying to connect to kies it would not recognize the phone after trying multiple troubleshooting techniques.

xzakx92 said:
The phone is not on gingerbread it is on FROYO. When trying to connect to kies it would not recognize the phone after trying multiple troubleshooting techniques.
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Can you post some information about the phone from the settings? Like build number, phone model, etc.? Because the Galaxy S2 never had froyo, so I'm very curious to see what your settings are like.
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skadude66 said:
Can you post some information about the phone from the settings? Like build number, phone model, etc.? Because the Galaxy S2 never had froyo, so I'm very curious to see what your settings are like.
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I would but I am not in possession of the phone right now. But as I said before even t-mobile workers were unable to upgrade. This is why I am looking into if its safe to flash a custom room or even stock jellybean.
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xzakx92 said:
I would but I am not in possession of the phone right now. But as I said before even t-mobile workers were unable to upgrade. This is why I am looking into if its safe to flash a custom room or even stock jellybean.
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Try and take some screenshots or something. Because even the first Galaxy S2 (the I9100) was released with Gingerbread, not Froyo, so this is stumping me right now.

http://www.android.com/devices/images/device/samsung-galaxy-s-4g/large/0
Does it look like that? That's the Galaxy S 4G. Its like a slight revision to the OG Galaxy S. It doesn't have official CM Builds iirc though.
If it doesn't look like that, then she doesn't have a Galaxy S device, just some random Samsung phone
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Aztecbandit said:
http://www.android.com/devices/images/device/samsung-galaxy-s-4g/large/0
Does it look like that? That's the Galaxy S 4G. Its like a slight revision to the OG Galaxy S. It doesn't have official CM Builds iirc though.
If it doesn't look like that, then she doesn't have a Galaxy S device, just some random Samsung phone
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Could quite possibly be that. I remember that was released with Froyo.

OK thanks for the info. Sorry about the misunderstanding.
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xzakx92 said:
OK thanks for the info. Sorry about the misunderstanding.
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So it is the Galaxy S 4G?

I am not sure as I said before I do not have the phone in my possession at this moment but I have been told that it is the s2. But now I am thinking they have been misinformed
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xzakx92 said:
I am not sure as I said before I do not have the phone in my possession at this moment but I have been told that it is the s2. But now I am thinking they have been misinformed
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I guess you'll find out soon enough!

skadude66 said:
I guess you'll find out soon enough!
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Hahaha yea when I do find out I'll report back here. Thanks for all the help.
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xzakx92 said:
Hahaha yea when I do find out I'll report back here. Thanks for all the help.
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No problem!
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Jelly Bean in the works for S3

http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57488091-85/samsung-working-on-android-4.1-update-for-galaxy-s-iii/
Hopefully this applies to the US variants as well.
http://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s3-sgh-t999-android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-leaks-110179/
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corythug said:
Samsung working on Android 4.1 upda...rking-on-android-4.1-update-for-galaxy-s-iii/
Hopefully this applies to the US variants as well.
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The link doesn't appear to work for me,
Oh, and nice 1000 posts
Its because he hyper linked too much if you delete everything before the http to the CNET website it will work
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for pete's sake
somebody post proper link
corythug said:
Samsung working on Android 4.1 upda...rking-on-android-4.1-update-for-galaxy-s-iii/
Hopefully this applies to the US variants as well.
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Unfortunately it says the the report wasn't confirmed by Samsung, and it also says that its still gonna have to go through the carriers... dunno how att is because I'm new but I know vzw is a huge Hassel when it comes to pushing through any upgrades. Hopefully the code Samsung wrote form its handset gets leaked though because then we will have the capability to flash it without waiting for carrier approval.
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bravomail said:
somebody post proper link
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http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57488091-85/samsung-working-on-android-4.1-update-for-galaxy-s-iii/
Sorry was on break at work didn't pay attention lol.
Thanks for the proper link.
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Despite the fact that it's not really official (no Samsung confirmation) it's still good news. I doubt this would be an invented news, there's gotta be some truth behind it... now as for the carriers' part in this, that's another matter!
I'm waiting for two things, first, the inevitable leaks, and second, the kernel sauce.
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id10terrordfw said:
I'm waiting for two things, first, the inevitable leaks, and second, the kernel sauce.
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Yep yep. I actually like sammys work on ics this time around so I'm pretty excited to see then incorporate jellybean into the mix.
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corythug said:
Yep yep. I actually like sammys work on ics this time around so I'm pretty excited to see then incorporate jellybean into the mix.
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I thought the source was already out. Isn't that how CMX is being developed??
Yes but not for touchwiz'd jellybean and it's kernel source(when developed)
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http://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s3-sgh-t999-android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-leaks-110179/
Official jb leak for tmo...
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Hopefully we'll see an AT&T leak in the coming weeks, as I don't really think anyone here wants to wait for them to actually approve anything..
mdg071191 said:
Hopefully we'll see an AT&T leak in the coming weeks, as I don't really think anyone here wants to wait for them to actually approve anything..
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My theory is that the Jelly Bean leak since is actually a Sammy leak and is still being worked on by Tmobile and AT&T uses the almost the same kernel both d2 the devices. The new jelly bean leak has LTE settings in it meaning that you can set AT&T LTE/PTA APN settings and use 4G LTE in theory. Their are risk because the leak contains a new baseband, you can always reflash back to an older baseband though so this is not the biggest deal. The update does not include a new bootloader so no worries their. And you can always flash back to ICS. In my mind this may be worth fixing up a few files to see if it works. I'm going to give a try. I'll report back.
Looking forward to what you uncover drew
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I'll take a look - I think it can be ported without a hitch to i747.
bravomail said:
I'll take a look - I think it can be ported without a hitch to i747.
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The system and everthing seems to copy over fine, it's the kernel that's giving me trouble right now. I'm going to work on it some more and see what I can find out, but by that time I'm sure an AT&T version will be out.
I'm still working on it and will continue.
What about using ktoon's or faux' JB kernel in the meantime?
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Latest Sprint RDF file MA4....still listed as 4.1.1

Latest RDF, MA4, (4th test version January 2013). Still shows as 4.1.1 but that could be a typo.
http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L710/MA4.rdf
Yup, on 9-10 Sprint added an LI3 RDF file to their server. It still lists version 4.0.4, but in the past they have been lazy updating info in the rdf files. Here's the link.
http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L710/LI3.rdf
SoftwareNumber L710VPLI3
OSName Google Android, L4
OSVendor Google, QUALCOMM
OSVersion 4.0.4
JavaEnabled Yes
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RDF files don't do us any good, but they do document that Sprint has a new test build out.
poit said:
Yup, this morning Sprint added an LI3 RDF file to their server. It still lists version 4.0.4, but in the past they have been lazy updating info in the rdf files. Here's the link.
http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L710/LI3.rdf
RDF files don't do us any good, but they do document that Sprint has a new test build out.
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They have been known to not edit properly before in the past.
I don't think JB is gonna be a huge update for us anyway as the S3 is pretty awesome already.
Hope I'm wrong though
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Notice that it also says 1GB RAM. The SPH-L710 has 2GB RAM.
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Sprint started pushing out JB this morning for the S3 .
Mutiny32 said:
Notice that it also says 1GB RAM. The SPH-L710 has 2GB RAM.
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Yeah, maybe this is the "D710" = S2 or maybe they working on the S3 Mini?
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Sprint started pushing out JB this morning for the S3 .
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oh really :silly:
It's in the L710 directory.
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Ralphie1 said:
Sprint started pushing out JB this morning for the S3 .
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You sure you're not talking about the gnex
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yes S3 and Gnex its a slow release so may take a week or two for every one to get notification of the upgrade.
Ralphie1 said:
yes S3 and Gnex its a slow release so may take a week or two for every one to get notification of the upgrade.
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Doubtful...it hasn't even been pushed to Samsung testers
Gnex yes
S3...doubtful
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Ralphie1 said:
yes S3 and Gnex its a slow release so may take a week or two for every one to get notification of the upgrade.
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Sprint isn't pushing jb out for s3 yet.
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Ralphie1 said:
Sprint started pushing out JB this morning for the S3 .
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no.
Ralphie1 said:
Sprint started pushing out JB this morning for the S3 .
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There's no evidence of that. Please show some documentation.
Ralphie1 said:
yes S3 and Gnex its a slow release so may take a week or two for every one to get notification of the upgrade.
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Read that notice one more time.
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Where is Sextape?
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Sprint/Samsung started pushing out jelly bean for the galaxy nexus and the nexus S.... NOT the GS3
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Is anybody still monitoring for newer rdf's for the S3? I see they have a leaked 4.1.2 android for the S2 being talked about here in the S2 forum, but I haven't seen any info on any newer builds for the S3. Surely they are working on some newer builds?
randomrobbi said:
Where is Sextape?
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+1
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Cooljb said:
Is anybody still monitoring for newer rdf's for the S3? I see they have a leaked 4.1.2 android for the S2 being talked about here in the S2 forum, but I haven't seen any info on any newer builds for the S3. Surely they are working on some newer builds?
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Bump. Mainly because i had the same question.
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Qwallace70129 said:
Bump. Mainly because i had the same question.
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Yea, I've been keeping an eye on it. There's been nothing showing up on the rdf front since LJ7. You can always check for yourself using the URL:
http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L710/latest

Help me with WiFi tether Please

I updated to JB 4.1.1 and i cant get wifi tether with TrevE mod running proper i have it set up to SIII with method on auto is there something im missing???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990231
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GiantJay said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990231
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thats what I thought orginally and did just that I went through and downloaded it and it didnt work on both of my sIII Ill try again and let you know
Dgsaxhitman84 said:
thats what I thought orginally and did just that I went through and downloaded it and it didnt work on both of my sIII Ill try again and let you know
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Still no luck this sucks grrrr
Yep me too... I'm also going to try it out right now.
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ruben1221 said:
Yep me too... I'm also going to try it out right now.
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it didnt work at all
Had to install SuperSU, before it worked! Check that out !
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NYHusker said:
Had to install SuperSU, before it worked! Check that out !
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That's helped but I also had to uninstall the app first then reinstall it
SAMSUNG MOMENT CHECK
HTC HERO CHECK
HTC EVO CHECK
SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII PRICELESS
Also, I changed from auto to the Samsung galaxy siii, if you scroll down its almost to the bottom. Didn't with fur me until I did that.
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Ok so now that I have this kind of working it will not stay on through a full download it keeps coming up with... What The Hell! And more that goes away too fast and turns off my tether any suggestions
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Anybody see this????

Anybody have the app Drippler? that's how I found out I got 4.1.1. Anyways..... we're all getting 4.2.1 Jellybean:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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L M A O
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Jakeuten said:
Anybody have the app Drippler? that's how I found out I got 4.1.1. Anyways..... we're all getting 4.2.1 Jellybean:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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If true, we will probably see it by the time 5.0 is out
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If true, we will probably see it by the time 5.0 is out
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^^ this.
But yea.... it took until AFTER 4.2 came out to get 4.1 entirely rolled out..... and it's still only 4.1.1 IIRC. Probably won't see 4.2 for quite some time.
The note 2 will probably get it before us, or when ever the gs4 comes out someone will port it over Maybe some "leaked" roms like we did for 4.1.
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Hahahaha. Of course they will release an update...eventually. I've never run a TW rom on my phone. I just stick to AOSP.
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Zehlek said:
If true, we will probably see it by the time 5.0 is out
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Yeah! I remember it took forever to just get the stock 4.1.1 update
dont forget once samsung releases android 4.2 the carriers take their time getting their bloatware on it. dont hold ur breath lol. im sure we'll have 5.0 on our phones way before that

Does anyone know ??

Will the t989 getting the same software update the same software as samsung s4??
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srdryl said:
Will the t989 getting the same software update the same software as samsung s4??
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nope we should get 4.2.2 because samsung has stated that is the last update any galaxy s 2 will get but we have yet to get 4.1.2 as it looks now we might be stuck on 4.0.4 forever
blizzardproof said:
nope we should get 4.2.2 because samsung has stated that is the last update any galaxy s 2 will get but we have yet to get 4.1.2 as it looks now we might be stuck on 4.0.4 forever
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I'm on 4.2.2. Touchwiz too! Lol
Edit: k...got too excited....I'm on 4.1.2 TW. but yes...lots of 4.2.2 roms on aosp. I think 4.2.2 tw also....but with bad issues....if I'm not mistaken.
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I'm on 4.2.2. Touchwiz too! Lol
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i personally dont want to ask for an eta because i dont even ask the devs here for those (nor will i ever ) but if they would at least say " hey we are working on it and here are the problems we are having" saying that would be such a nice gesture and maybe some devs would help out so they could hurry up and push the update
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i personally dont want to ask for an eta because i dont even ask the devs here for those (nor will i ever ) but if they would at least say " hey we are working on it and here are the problems we are having" saying that would be such a nice gesture and maybe some devs would help out so they could hurry up and push the update
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The t989 devs have put out a literal tonne of jb roms already.
And if you are talking about xda devs helping get official jb out....well.....I will just say not gonna happen. Xda devs are not affiliated with google, samsung or the carriers in any way.
So...I could care less when official jb comes out....cause I've been running it already for months!
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kj2112 said:
I'm on 4.2.2. Touchwiz too! Lol
Edit: k...got too excited....I'm on 4.1.2 TW. but yes...lots of 4.2.2 roms on aosp. I think 4.2.2 tw also....but with bad issues....if I'm not mistaken.
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Which ROM are you using? Any issues?
TU Homer said:
Which ROM are you using? Any issues?
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I just installed embryo 6.8 today. So far so good! Was using Whitehawkz Aokp 4.2.2 for about a month...its very good! I just wanted to try a TW rom again, since last time I did there were alot more issues on the t989. Seems most of its been ironed out now....even have signal bars now.
Anyway, those are the 2 I've used recently. There are a bunch of great current roms tho! Just read thru the different rom threads to see what folks are saying about them.
Remember....for what I do with my phone I have very few if any issues....but for what you do with your phone...that could be different. Just nandroid a safe good backup....and flash anything that appeals to you. If you don't like, then restore your nandroid.
Have fun!
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But do u think a developer can port it in??
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There are a few JB roms with ported S3 themes and apps, check the dev section and find one you like.
I'm asking bout the same software as what's coming out with the s4......(the ability to control the phone with your eye's
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I'm asking bout the same software as what's coming out with the s4......(the ability to control the phone with your eye's
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No
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I don't think T-Mobile is in any rush to update our software. They would prefer to sell us S3 or S4.
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Yeah but can't it be ported in from at&t?
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some things can be ported (like themes), but some of the apps are hardware specific and probably wouldn't work on our phone.
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I'm asking bout the same software as what's coming out with the s4......(the ability to control the phone with your eye's
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If you're asking if this almost 2 year old device will be updated to support features of a yet unreleased flagship device, then the answer is no
Can't upgrade hardware buddy
srdryl said:
Will the t989 getting the same software update the same software as samsung s4??
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T-Mobile has announced software updates for the many of the devices I've used over the years and rarely have they ever followed through. There are plenty of JB ROMs that are worth looking at that will blow any T-Mo OTA out of the water.
And the T989 doesn't have the hardware capacity to run what the S4 will be able to run.

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