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P3Droid says that 2.3.6 is the final version submitted to verizon

phillthedrill
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‎11-07-2011 11:47 PM

This is the final version of the gingerbread that was released to verizon, and we will all be getting the update FINALLY!  This is not speculation, this is confirmed that it will be EP4 2.3.6.

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dragonlady726
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‎11-07-2011 11:52 PM

Hooray!  Finally!  But who knows how long it will actually take for it to show up OTA... 

 

Wanna start taking bets on a release date?

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DC5_K20Z1
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‎11-08-2011 12:13 AM
Sweet!
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Phatbowler
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‎11-08-2011 12:38 AM
Hopefully by Thanksgiving, but I am a pessimist so I will believe it when I actually load it. Good news though
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bluevolume
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‎11-08-2011 02:57 AM
phillthedrill wrote:

This is the final version of the gingerbread that was released to verizon, and we will all be getting the update FINALLY!  This is not speculation, this is confirmed that it will be EP4 2.3.6.


Are you kidding?  This is 100% speculation.  P3Droid isn't a product line manager for Verizon; he doesn't know what they are going to do any more than we do.  Sure, Verizon may release EP4, or they might find a bug and send it back to Samsung for another revision.  You realize that this is the 3rd "Final" ROM update that has come down the pipe since the last actual, real update?

 

I'm not saying Verizon won't release this, but it is MILES away from being "confirmed."  All this sort of thing does is cause more anxiety and make people more upset that this "final" version isn't on their phones yet.

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djs3322
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In response to bluevolume
‎11-08-2011 12:28 PM

Hey .  Why do you close your mouth and let the people be happy about finally hearing news on something for the Droid Chrage!  :smileyhappy:

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bluevolume
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In response to djs3322
‎11-08-2011 01:43 PM
djs3322 wrote:

Hey bluevolume.  Why do you close your mouth and let the people be happy about finally hearing news on something for the Droid Chrage!  :smileyhappy:

Happy about what?  If the update doesn't come out in the next few days this happiness will turn into venom, just like it has dozens of times before.  That's why I don't share any info on here until things are actually available.

 

When the update does come, it is going to be a big deal.  Most every real problem with the Charge has been fixed, and it is super fast.  But until the day big V releases it, none of it really matters.

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JerryF
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‎11-08-2011 01:00 PM

BLUEVOLUME has a good point!  We have all been subjected to many false alarms re getting Gingerbread BUT, on the other hand, PHILLTHEDRILL has provided us with lots of good solid information.  As it stands at this moment we just don't know.

 

Because of all the BUZZ on various web sites and other folk's posts let's just cool it and hang in there at least until Thanksgiving.

 

We know we will get an update.  The only question is will it be this month (November 2011) or will we have to wait until the next solar eclipse???

 

JerryF

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DC5_K20Z1
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‎11-08-2011 02:24 PM
This is a gingerbread thread, so talking about gingerbread and the buzz about the ota should be talked about, if you can't handle it dont read posts in this thread. That way you don't get angry and confused about it not being out. Of course this third final build may not get pushed out, it is nice to hear about gingerbread news in a gingerbread thread!
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bluestar
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In response to DC5_K20Z1
‎11-08-2011 02:45 PM

Like everyone else, I can't wait for the update and hope it solves the myriad issues and annoyances with this phone. But, in defense of bluevolume, I do appreciate a good reality check.

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DC5_K20Z1
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‎11-08-2011 02:39 PM
People are frustrated that the phone is not being supported. Verizon had confirmed issues and forwarded then onto version and said that there Will be a fix in the next update, who cares if it is gingerbread or not, they just want bug fixes and have been waiting for months when verizon has stated that it will be"soon". That is frustration. the lack of communication as to why there is no bug fixers pushed out to fix these issues. It just so happens that seem to be stuffing this all into gingerbread rather than pushing out bug fixes. These bugs become annoying to some after months of hearing they will get fixed.......when?? Once their 2 year contact is up and it is time to upgrade to another phone? Yay!
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HoustonHeart
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In response to DC5_K20Z1
‎11-23-2011 12:42 PM

In official testing (not leaks) when it is said to be final build, samsung often yanks it and works on the next build delayign it, it was goign to be released in octboer but never went to TA.

 

However EP4p has gone to TA a week or so ago, so that means it should hit airways after Nov 25.

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trparky
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In response to HoustonHeart
‎11-23-2011 02:40 PM

We just got source code!  I repeat, we just got source code!  Source code for Samsung SCH-I510 Gingerbread internal build number EP4D has been posted to the Samsung Open Source Web Site!

 

What does this mean for the rest of us?  It's simple... an OTA to Gingerbread is days away.  Seriously, this is the best news we could be hoping for!

 

Need proof?  Go to https://opensource.samsung.com and type in SCH-I510 in the search box at the top and click Search.  Take note of the EP4D release.  That's we've all been waiting for!

 

Usually when source code is released, that means that the update isn't too far behind it.  Usually it's days away.  Samsung doesn't release source code, especially kernel source code, unless the version that the code is being released for is intended to be released as an update to the actual phones.  That is Samsung policy.

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Mean_Streak
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In response to trparky
‎11-23-2011 03:16 PM

This certainly could be great news for all of us!!!  Any idea what the difference is between EP4P and EP4D?

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plainv70
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In response to trparky
‎11-23-2011 07:22 PM

It's an understatement to say that this is highly anticipated...

 

I've been wondering:

 

does the Charge has the horsepower to run ICS satisfactorily--i.e. competitively so? If not, then this could be the last update for the Charge. From a business manager's point of view, then, why throw any more development money at a phone that is soon to be obsolete (for sure commercially as newer models are released, if not technically)?  It makes sense to me then to release the source code and let the technically able user base do the work (clean up) for you.

  

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DC5_K20Z1
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In response to plainv70
‎11-23-2011 08:17 PM

The Charge should be able to run ICS, just depends on if Verizon and Samsung want to put the time and effort into this phone. ICS was built and tested on the Nexus S, which has very similar hardware. The Nexus S is getting ICS, so the Charge should be able to run it, they may have to cut certain features of the OS out in order for it to work properly, but they could still make a functioning ICS OS for the Charge, but who knows if they will want to or not. It would still be within the 18 month period of supporting the phone though.

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DC5_K20Z1
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‎11-08-2011 02:44 PM
People please dont stay up all night waiting on an ota update just because you read it in this thread, this is just speculation, but some of us like to read about the latest buzz for this phone regarding the operating system. The leaks let us know it is still being worked on.
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DC5_K20Z1
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‎11-08-2011 03:57 PM
Please don't jump into a thread regarding "gingerbread update schedule" and not think people are talking about the leaks. In reality the leaks are are real, nobody is doing anything wrong talking about it, the moderators have not said not to talk about the leaks or speculation regarding gingerbread, so there is nothing wrong with talking about it.
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bluestar
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In response to DC5_K20Z1
‎11-08-2011 04:26 PM
DC5_K20Z1 wrote:
Please don't jump into a thread regarding "gingerbread update schedule" and not think people are talking about the leaks. In reality the leaks are are real, nobody is doing anything wrong talking about it, the moderators have not said not to talk about the leaks or speculation regarding gingerbread, so there is nothing wrong with talking about it.

Totally agree. In fact, I look forward to reading about the leaks because it gives us all hope. I was just saying there's also a place for healthy skepticism.

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DC5_K20Z1
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‎11-08-2011 05:20 PM
Cool
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phillthedrill
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In response to DC5_K20Z1
‎11-08-2011 08:44 PM

Ok yes this is all speculation BUT.....there is only 1 version past 2.3.6 and that would be 2.3.7 and the only difference is google wallet.  There aren't any bug fixes I know of in 2.3.7, and that is why this would be the version that would be OTA.  No one can put a date on it until it's actually been said but it does show that it's definitely coming very soon.  The reason I can speculate that it will be soon is because from using it, it is FAST, very FAST compared to the 2.2.1.  Better battery uptime, as well as great GPS locking, and not to forget that there isn't any LAG at all that I can see.  This thing really does fly!  Bootup time is extremely fast compared to previous builds.  I can boot this phone within 30 seconds after the samsung logo!  A lot of people I know have been waiting for the longest time to recieve this update and I can definitely say for me, it was well worth the wait.  I will outline what I have seen so far.

 

--Battery use is great, so far battery is lasting much longer than before.

 

--SPEED, I can't tell you enough, this thing flies!  Apps open up very fast compared to before.  No lag opening up browser, browsing the internet, then going back to the home screen.

 

--Bootup time is decreased majorly. 

 

--Bluetooth for me connects much faster than before.

 

--No more screeching, squealing sounds during phone calls that dreaded most people in 2.2.1.

 

--Searching for GPS is very fast and locks much quicker than before.

 

--Camera isn't quite as fast as 4.0 ice cream sandwich, BUT snaps pics much much quicker than before.  Hardly any lag.

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