AT&T OTA update strips Universal Search feature

[REDFOCZ]

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]

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

 

[REDFOCZ]

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]

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]

I installed and I only get Web results now.

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

 

[mobilehavoc]

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]

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]

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]

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

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

 

[biggins1870]

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

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

 

[REDFOCZ]

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

 

[RikF]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[I Am Marino]

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]

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]

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

 

[robstunner]

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]

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