AT&T OTA update strips Universal Search feature

REDFOCZ · Jul 11, 2012

Didn't want to put this in a development section since I am not a dev but wanted to share.

This morning I received an OTA updated on my I747, that Updated my kernel and Modem. I went from UCLEM to UCLG1

Here is what changed

Old Medem and Kernel

New kernel and Modem

br123 · Jul 11, 2012

Try searching. Do you still get local device results or web-only results?

REDFOCZ · Jul 11, 2012

br123 said:
Try searching. Do you still get local device results or web-only results?

When I did a search before posting, got web only and nothing showed up. If this was posted already my apologies.

the1stSecond · Jul 11, 2012

REDFOCZ said:
When I did a search before posting, got web only and nothing showed up. If this was posted already my apologies.

On your phone, when you search do you get results from the web and your device, or only from your device?

jbrook10 · Jul 11, 2012

I installed and I only get Web results now.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

mobilehavoc · Jul 11, 2012

jbrook10 said:
I installed and I only get Web results now.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

Maybe I'm lucky I get Communication with Server failed when checking for update. Any other changes?

I'm assuming Kies should have this update too right?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

REDFOCZ · Jul 11, 2012

Sorry I misunderstood the question, thought I was asked if I searched before posting the thread lol.

When I search on the device only pulls up web results no longer brings up device results.

br123 · Jul 11, 2012

Yeah, that's what I thought. It's an update to address an lawsuit Apple brought against Samsung for unified search. Google removed on device search results, probably until a better solution is found. Really disappointing. I'm not updating for sure.

robstunner · Jul 11, 2012

Mines downloading now. OTA Rootkeeper engaged. (stock rooted rom prior to update)

(trying to flash a stock recovery, wont work with CWM btw)

biggins1870 · Jul 11, 2012

robstunner said:
Mines downloading now. OTA Rootkeeper engaged. (stock rooted rom prior to upfate
)

Let us know if you're able to keep root.

REDFOCZ · Jul 11, 2012

Updated the title to include that the universal search feature had been removed with OTA.

RikF · Jul 11, 2012

Surely this is a class-action in the making? People purchase product with a specific feature set, feature is later removed. Now, it might be cheaper than fighting with Apple, or might be enforced by the courts, but it doesn't change the fact that something you paid for has been taken away.

the1stSecond · Jul 11, 2012

br123 said:
Yeah, that's what I thought. It's an update to address an lawsuit Apple brought against Samsung for unified search. Google removed on device search results, probably until a better solution is found. Really disappointing. I'm not updating for sure.

I could have sworn I read that it was only on the Nexus device relating to this.

Samsung's/ATT's getting ahead of the curve here or something?

robstunner · Jul 11, 2012

OK,

Rooted, protected with OTA Rootkeeper, and flashed stock recovery. Got the update installed and OTA Rootkeeper restored root. Happyface.

(doesn't fix standby reporting bug)

iceman4357 · Jul 11, 2012

anyone that installed notice a difference in the baseband/radio? better/worse reception or data speeds?

I Am Marino · Jul 11, 2012

the1stSecond said:
I could have sworn I read that it was only on the Nexus device relating to this.

Samsung's/ATT's getting ahead of the curve here or something?

It's most likely to keep Apple from trying to block the GS3.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

the1stSecond · Jul 11, 2012

iceman4357 said:
anyone that installed notice a difference in the baseband/radio? better/worse reception or data speeds?

I just got off of live chat with tech support. I had a good tech. He copied and pasted the OTA information he had internally.

Went something like this:

"Reason: Google Search Update"

And then the base band, how to tell customers how to perform the update, etc

Its a 10mb file.

So, pretty much it down grades the search function of Google Search.

Awesome...

REDFOCZ · Jul 11, 2012

I just rooted the phone after the OTA, have CWM and SU

robstunner · Jul 11, 2012

the1stSecond said:
I just got off of live chat with tech support. I had a good tech. He copied and pasted the OTA information he had internally.

Went something like this:

"Reason: Google Search Update"

And then the base band, how to tell customers how to perform the update, etc

Its a 10mb file.

So, pretty much it down grades the search function of Google Search.

Awesome...

10mb to remove a function? Can't just be that can it?

Artimus009 · Jul 11, 2012

See if there is a brightness toggle on the pull down menu. The I9300 got that in a ota.

Stock AT&T SGS3 rocking KT747

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