Ok, so I see a lot of stuff about upgrading the Samsung Galaxy SII for the I1900 or something like that. I have it for T-Mobile SGH-T989. So, does this mean I can't update to ICS that is now out?
(found here: http://androidadvices.com/update-ga...mpaign=Feed:+AndroidAdvices+(Android+Advices))- I think I can upgrade to this one...not sure though..
Also, I have seen that Adobe Flash isn't supported in ICS along with some apps that might not work with it.. What is Flash used for? Videos?
Is it worth upgrading?
The following is quoted from a T-Mobile Forum:
"Galaxy S2 ICS Upgrade
You can upgrade your mobile to Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) thru KIES 2.0 or FOTA.
To upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich, you must upgrade KIES to the latest version.
(KIES 1.5 does not support upgrading to ICS)
To upgrade mobile OS thru FOTA, large firmware file must be downloaded in your mobile.
So it's strongly recommended to use high speed WI-FI connection when you upgrade your mobile to ICS thru FOTA
1. Major Improvement
- Platform upgrades Android 2.3 Gingerbread → Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
ㆍ Face Unlock and Android Beam are added
ㆍ Mobile Network Data usage function is added
ㆍ Usability of multi-tasking and some applications is improved
※ Because of ICS OS feature, Adobe flash and Bluetooth 3.0 HS will not be supported in
ICS OS (Bluetooth 3.0 is supported still)
2. Caution
(1) Initializing a few user data
After ICS upgrade, important user data (like phone book, message, and picture) will be maintained. But due to the changes in the software, few user data or setting value will be initialized.
Home screen and sequence of applications
Setting value of a few applications which are improved.
Note: To prevent unexpected data loss, please back-up your data thru Kies before upgrading.
(2) Internal memory space
To upgrade to ICS OS, enough device memory is needed
(Thru Kies: 60MB at least, Thru FOTA: 350MB at least)
If device memory is not enough, please delete downloaded applications, SMS/MMS or E-Mail
How to check device memory : Applications - Setting - Storage - Device memory - Available space
(3) Application compatibility
In ICS OS, few applications which are downloaded from Android market or other will not work because they are not optimized in ICS OS
If the application from Android market is not working in ICS, you may notify application developer
(4) Customized firmware
If unofficial or customized firmware is installed in the mobile, unexpected problem can happen during upgrading"
(found here: http://androidadvices.com/update-ga...mpaign=Feed:+AndroidAdvices+(Android+Advices))- I think I can upgrade to this one...not sure though..
Also, I have seen that Adobe Flash isn't supported in ICS along with some apps that might not work with it.. What is Flash used for? Videos?
Is it worth upgrading?
The following is quoted from a T-Mobile Forum:
"Galaxy S2 ICS Upgrade
You can upgrade your mobile to Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) thru KIES 2.0 or FOTA.
To upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich, you must upgrade KIES to the latest version.
(KIES 1.5 does not support upgrading to ICS)
To upgrade mobile OS thru FOTA, large firmware file must be downloaded in your mobile.
So it's strongly recommended to use high speed WI-FI connection when you upgrade your mobile to ICS thru FOTA
1. Major Improvement
- Platform upgrades Android 2.3 Gingerbread → Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
ㆍ Face Unlock and Android Beam are added
ㆍ Mobile Network Data usage function is added
ㆍ Usability of multi-tasking and some applications is improved
※ Because of ICS OS feature, Adobe flash and Bluetooth 3.0 HS will not be supported in
ICS OS (Bluetooth 3.0 is supported still)
2. Caution
(1) Initializing a few user data
After ICS upgrade, important user data (like phone book, message, and picture) will be maintained. But due to the changes in the software, few user data or setting value will be initialized.
Home screen and sequence of applications
Setting value of a few applications which are improved.
Note: To prevent unexpected data loss, please back-up your data thru Kies before upgrading.
(2) Internal memory space
To upgrade to ICS OS, enough device memory is needed
(Thru Kies: 60MB at least, Thru FOTA: 350MB at least)
If device memory is not enough, please delete downloaded applications, SMS/MMS or E-Mail
How to check device memory : Applications - Setting - Storage - Device memory - Available space
(3) Application compatibility
In ICS OS, few applications which are downloaded from Android market or other will not work because they are not optimized in ICS OS
If the application from Android market is not working in ICS, you may notify application developer
(4) Customized firmware
If unofficial or customized firmware is installed in the mobile, unexpected problem can happen during upgrading"
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