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Category: Firmware updates

Dec
28
2011

Samsung Galaxy S could get a Value Pack instead of Android 4.0

| December 28, 2011 11:50 UTC | 1 comment | source

Samsung Galaxy S

Samsung Galaxy S

Samsung has earlier told that they will not bring Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the original Galaxy S. This obviously disappointed many users. Luckily it now appears that these disappointed users will still get something in the form of a Value Pack.

Samsung is currently thinking of bringing a Value Pack to Galaxy S users. This wouldn’t be the full Android 4.0 experience that so many are hoping for, but it still is something. The Value Pack will bring enhanced features like improved web browsing, multi-tasking, new widgets and so forth. Android 2.3 is what will be the base for this Value Pack.

This is almost exactly the same as Samsung did with bada 2.0 for two lonely Waves, the Wave 525 and Wave 533. They will not update these devices to bada 2.0, and will just release a Value Pack to bring some improved features to the phones.

I bet this will not satisfy a whole lot of Galaxy S users. Techy users can go the rooting route and chose other alternatives like CyanogenMod, but what about those who don’t know how to do this? What are your opinions of this?

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| December 28, 2011 11:50 UTC | Comments: | source
Dec
28
2011

Asus Eee Pad Transformer receives firmware update to version 8.6.5.21

| December 28, 2011 09:38 UTC | 0 comments | source

Asus EE Pad Transformer 8.6.5.21

Asus Eee Pad Transformer 8.6.5.21

Asus updated the firmware of their Eee Pad Transformer to software version 8.6.5.21. Unfortunately the update doesn’t bring the awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with it. You’ll still run Android 3.2.1 after the update. This update is delivered in the lovely fashion of OTA. Fire up your Eee Pad Transformer to see if your device is ready to receive the update.

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| December 28, 2011 09:38 UTC | Comments: | source
Dec
21
2011

Nokia (Symbian) Belle shipping now, OTA coming in February 2012

| December 21, 2011 12:44 UTC | 0 comments | source

Nokia N8 with Nokia Belle

Nokia N8 with Nokia Belle (previously Symbian Belle)

Nokia announced today that Nokia Belle (Symbian Belle just got renamed) is now shipping on a selection of smartphones. The ones being shipped with Belle now is the Nokia N8, C7 and C6-01. The first country to receive Belle pre-installed is China, with the rest of the world following soon after.

For those wishing for an OTA update, you still need to wait a bit longer. The OTA update will start to go out in February 2012. The following devices will receive the update to Nokia Belle:

  • Nokia N8
  • Nokia E7
  • Nokia E6
  • Nokia X7
  • Nokia C6-01
  • Nokia C7
  • Nokia Oro
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| December 21, 2011 12:44 UTC | Comments: | source
Dec
20
2011

Kindle Fire software version 6.2.1 released

| December 20, 2011 14:43 UTC | 0 comments | source

Kindle Fire

Kindle Fire

Kindle Fire owners are greeted with an update today. The new version is 6.2.1, and breaks rooting. Those of you who have a rooted Kindle Fire should obviously stay away from WiFi networks to avoid auto-updates. Another option is to install Cyanogen Mod to finally remove the auto-updates :) Apart from the root-account removal, the update brings smoother scrolling, password protected WiFi access and the ability to remove recently used items from the carousel.

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| December 20, 2011 14:43 UTC | Comments: | source
Dec
19
2011

HTC Thunderbolt to receive software update to version 2.11.605.9

| December 19, 2011 15:29 UTC | 2 comments | source

HTC Thunderbolt v2.11.605.9

HTC Thunderbolt v2.11.605.9

Verizon Wireless is about to push out a new firmware for their HTC Thunderbolt. The update will up the software numbering to 2.11.605.9.

The 36MB OTA update will bring at least the following changes:

  • Resolved issue with contact ringtones.
  • Improvements to notification volume.
  • Update to the local streaming playback mechanism when network connection is not available.
  • Updated Twitter API for Peep/FriendStream (part of Sense UI)
  • Clock app included in All App list.
  • Improvements in Exchange ActiveSync.

Keep on checking to see if your device is ready to download this!

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| December 19, 2011 15:29 UTC | Comments: | source
Dec
16
2011

Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus already receives Android 4.0.2

| December 16, 2011 15:29 UTC | 0 comments | source

Verizon Galaxy Nexus

Verizon Galaxy Nexus

Verizon was really quick to provide a maintenance update for their brand spanking new Galaxy Nexus. Just hours after the official release, the phone received an update to Android 4.0.2. The build is ICL53F. The update weighs in at 10.6MB. Fire up the update process!

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| December 16, 2011 15:29 UTC | Comments: | source
Dec
16
2011

AT&T’s Galaxy S II receives Android 2.3.6

| December 16, 2011 15:17 UTC | 0 comments | source

AT&T Galaxy S II

AT&T Galaxy S II

AT&T is pushing out a maintenance update for their Galaxy S II owners. The update brings Android’s version up to 2.3.6. To check if your device is ready to receive the update, go to Settings > Software Update > Check for Updates.

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| December 16, 2011 15:17 UTC | Comments: | source
Dec
15
2011

HTC Desire firmware version 2.29.405.14 released

| December 15, 2011 08:17 UTC | 4 comments | source

HTC Desire silver

HTC Desire silver

Some users in Sweden are reporting that their HTC Desire’s are receiving a minor firmware update over the air. The update weighs in at 6.5MB, and will bring the Desire to version 2.29.405.14. We don’t have a chanlog for this particular update as of now.

It’s great to hear that HTC is still pushing updates to a device that is over 1.5 years old.

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| December 15, 2011 08:17 UTC | Comments: | source
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