Samsung Continuum: Android Version 2.2?

[andrewiskandar]

Hello,

I had some issues with my Samsung Continuum and had to do a factory reset. 

I thought it comes included with Android 2.2, but my version says 2.1... is there any way to update the OS on the phone?

Thanks,

Andrew

[PJNC284]

http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-makes-it-official-gingerbread-epic-4g-pushes-today

And now the Epic gets 2.3 before all of the original Galaxy S line has 2.2. lol

[Tidbits]

They were the last to get 2.2 if I am not mistaken.  Maybe they took a page out of the Vibrant playbook AFTER they got 2.2 for the 2.3 update lol.

[JayPeriod]

I've already sent Samsung an email stating that since Verizon is telling us they would push an upgrade once they get it from Samsung, it must be Samsung's fault, therefore I'm not going to replace any of my 5 phones with a new Samsung when the time comes. We'll see how that goes. It just went to the generic support contact through the form on their site. Something else to consider, most of the apps that use 2.2, i.e. Netflix, are heavy data users. Most Continuum users have the unlimited plan. I wonder if that might play into it? I realize that many current phones users may have been grandfathered in, as well, but just something to consider.

[JayPeriod]

Interesting note. I read on another board over the weekend (not going to mention it because don't want to get banned here), where someone posted the transcript of a chat with a Samsung rep. The chat started with the customer asking about 2.2 and the rep told them that they couldn't comment on when an update would be coming, but that one would be coming soon. When asked if it was 2.2, the rep responded that it would be 2.3. Now, not trying to get hopes up, but it seems that Samsung and Verizon seriously need to get together and talk about what they are going to do with this phone. It seems that people are now just making stuff up to keep the phone calls down. But, just more fodder for the complaints to BBB, FCC, Samsung, and Verizon. Intensify, people, intensify.

[SaMd68]

I agree, Verizon is just being evasive now hoping Samsung Continuum owners give up and get a different phone.  I'm thinking of doing that, but with a different carrier.  

My opinion is that Froyo for Continuum isn't coming or they'd at least tease us with something about that.  I spent way too much time on the phone this week with Verizon reps, Samsung reps and trying to reach Google because none of them will own up having a hand in OS updates.  Vzw says Samsung handles the operational updates, Samsung says Vzw does it, another Vzw person says a Samsung person told her that Google does it.  

It's insulting that they would think I'm too stupid to know that they handle it themselves. After all these years, I think it's time I stop saying how great Verizon is, pack up and head elsewhere with my four lines.  Thank God 3 of them are up for renewal!

[piccpete]

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SaMd68 wrote:

I agree, Verizon is just being evasive now hoping Samsung Continuum owners give up and get a different phone.  I'm thinking of doing that, but with a different carrier.  

My opinion is that Froyo for Continuum isn't coming or they'd at least tease us with something about that.  I spent way too much time on the phone this week with Verizon reps, Samsung reps and trying to reach Google because none of them will own up having a hand in OS updates.  Vzw says Samsung handles the operational updates, Samsung says Vzw does it, another Vzw person says a Samsung person told her that Google does it.  

It's insulting that they would think I'm too stupid to know that they handle it themselves. After all these years, I think it's time I stop saying how great Verizon is, pack up and head elsewhere with my four lines.  Thank God 3 of them are up for renewal!

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so OK, dont give us IceCream Sandwich, at LEAST upgrade us to 2.2 (or 2.3).
Half of the apps on the market are NOT compatible with our Continuum phones! 

EVERYONE SHOUD POST ON HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=8894#comment-391506572

[piccpete]

Samsung confirms that Galaxy S phones will NOT get update to ICS.  
Continuum is a Galaxy S.
My comment: could they at LEAST give us 2.2 and 2.3 ??????????

News Cnet dot com  

QUOTE: 

Announced in October, Ice Cream Sandwich adds a number of new features to devices on the platform, the main one being the unification of the OS for both tablets and smartphones, as well as the addition of software-based buttons that replace the ones that have been physical buttons. As with other major releases of Android, it carries with it particular hardware requirements, leaving a number of older devices stuck on certain versions indefinitely. 

Owners of Samsung's Galaxy S smartphone and the 7-inch Galaxy Tab won't be getting the latest and greatest version of Android .

In a on a Korean promotional site run by Samsung, the company noted that the two devices would not receive the update to Android 4.0, the most up to date version of Google's mobile operating system.

The reason for that, as The Verge explains, centers around Samsung's use of additional software features on those phones, including TouchWiz, widgets, video calling and carrier software pack-ins. These suck up hardware resources to the point of giving users a less than desirable Android experience, Samsung says.

Sure to make things a bit complicated is that the Galaxy S is a close sibling of Samsung's recently-released Galaxy Nexus --at least on paper. That phone ships with Android 4.0, known more readily as Ice Cream Sandwich.

[WraithTDK]

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piccpete wrote:

Samsung confirms that Galaxy S phones will NOT get update to ICS.  
Continuum is a Galaxy S.
My comment: could they at LEAST give us 2.2 and 2.3 ??????????

News Cnet dot com  

QUOTE: 

Announced in October, Ice Cream Sandwich adds a number of new features to devices on the platform, the main one being the unification of the OS for both tablets and smartphones, as well as the addition of software-based buttons that replace the ones that have been physical buttons. As with other major releases of Android, it carries with it particular hardware requirements, leaving a number of older devices stuck on certain versions indefinitely. 

Owners of Samsung's Galaxy S smartphone and the 7-inch Galaxy Tab won't be getting the latest and greatest version of Android .

In a on a Korean promotional site run by Samsung, the company noted that the two devices would not receive the update to Android 4.0, the most up to date version of Google's mobile operating system.

The reason for that, as The Verge explains, centers around Samsung's use of additional software features on those phones, including TouchWiz, widgets, video calling and carrier software pack-ins. These suck up hardware resources to the point of giving users a less than desirable Android experience, Samsung says.

Sure to make things a bit complicated is that the Galaxy S is a close sibling of Samsung's recently-released Galaxy Nexus --at least on paper. That phone ships with Android 4.0, known more readily as Ice Cream Sandwich.

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Alll that means is they won't get ICS. Like you said, it doesn't mean that 2.2 is out of the quesiton, and that's all we're really asking for: what we were promised when we  BOUGHT the damned thing.

[jayare]

Well, several days of new posts lost in transition.  I guess they were hoping we'd have forgotten about this.  I'm going to make sure these posts stay active until they hear that we want our update.

[techiejames]

Being the Continuum has been out for a while now, and from what I have read online, Samsung did release an update for the phone and handed it over to Verizon for them to place it on their network, but Verizon never did; like I said, this is  what I have read.  And supposidly, the Froyo update that Samsung gave to Verizon has been leaked out.  You can read on how to flash your phone and download it here: Edited to adhere to TOS

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[jayare]

Correct.  Samsung did produce the update.  They gave it to Verizon, yet Verizon chose not to purchase it.  It is out there, resolves several issues, and is very stable.  Verizon chooses not to give it to customers.  Because of this, we can believe Samsung will never produce 2.3 for this phone.

The bottom line is we need to be very vocal with Verizon that this kind of customer service is unacceptable.  It is because of this that I have been talking people out of switching to Verizon.  I have been pushing them towards AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.  This needs to cost Verizon by NOT putting the update out there.  Once my phone is out of warranty, (Edited to comply with TOS)

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[jayare]

Interesting that my last comment was edited.  I didn't mention any sites, only that I planned to pursue other methods to insure my phone stays up to date, since Verizon won't do it.  They really do hate us Continuum owners.

Funny thing, though, a Verizon rep told me that they release all updates that Google produces.  So, it seems that it's Google's fault for never producing 2.2.  What an idiot.  This has gotten beyond a joke with this update now.  Now the reps are saying whatever they want to get us to shut up.  I'm glad I'm talking people from switching to Verizon.  I'm hoping I can now start talking people out of staying with them.

[Michael159]

I just switched back to my Continuum last night and when it came on i had an update to 2.2 that was ready to be downloaded. It finally happened..

[jayare]

OMG!!!  Finally, finally, finally!  I had honestly given up and had quit checking.  Well, we'll never see GB, but this should be better; Flash, save apps to card, and I've heard a little improvement on battery life.

[Triplescrew]

I am SOOO happy. Finally my phone actually works! This 2.2.2 update seems to have fixed almost all the problems with the phone (constant freezing and slow browsing) and now I'm happy to say that the phone is better than my friend's Iphone 4 in terms of performance.

The one issue still present though is that the ticker is still inconsistent, but I'm guessing that is Verizon's crappy servers and not the phone's fault.

Here's hoping to 2.3 and ICS for our beloved Continuum in the future!

[jayare]

I know ICS won't happen.  The phone only has 500 MB of RAM and needs 1 GB.  I'm not going to be looking for 2.3 either.  I'm like you, at least we finally got 2.2.  It has improved performance; better signal strength, better battery usage (20-25% better, at least), saving apps to SD card, and Flash.  It's almost like having a new phone.

[Triplescrew]

Oh ICS requires 1gig of ram? Oh well. 2.3 would be cool though but I know someone with it and it doesn't seem too much different. But seriously 2.2 is amazing for this phone. I feel like I've been using a piece of junk for almost a year now until this update.

[riptide212]

i read your post the thing i dont get is mine went from being ok to totaly having all the problems you say it fixed lol.. any ideas on that one...

[mmc66]

Has anyone noticed the changes in some of the settings?  For one, the "Stay Awake" option under Applications/Development while plugged in is gone with the new update to 2.2 .... which really stinks when you are tethering your phone or downloading...it times out the app when the screen shuts down. Maximum screen time is now 10 min.  I use my phone to tether internet on my laptop when no internet is available and without the "Stay Awake" option it's pretty useless. I understand they did this to save on battery but if it's plugged in, it shouldn't matter.  I downloaded an app that was supposed to be able to keep the phone awake when in certain applications, but it does not work. Any ideas?

Second thing I have noticed you no longer have the option to turn all sounds off with the vibrate option enabled. If you have any vibrate option enabled under sounds, when you use your side controls, vibrate is the lowest you can go, even if you use the power button to turn off sounds, it will still be on vibrate. If you turn the vibrate feature off in sounds, then when you use your controls it goes from a low tone to off. Why did they take the option away on the side controls?  At times I need my sounds all the way off, no vibrate or anything and at other times I need vibrate on so it doesn't annoy others.  It's a pain to go into settings/sounds each time to change this when needed.

[jayare]

I did notice that there is no longer a silence option, and it's the one thing I miss.  I, too, wish they had kept it.  Not sure the reasoning it was not included.  Not sure if it being left off was a Samsung thing or Android.  Someone with Froyo on another device, such as Droid or Incredible, would have to speak to whether it was an option on those phones.

[mmc66]

my phone crashed during the update....went into a continuous loop for hours, I had to do a factory reset to get my phone functional again which really sucked cause I lost everything and had to restore from backups.  Only thing I couldn't restore were my apps.  I thought maybe some of this was happening because of the crash, but I see that it is not.  I spoke with Verizon several times and they were clueless about these settings, told me to use my other phone line upgrade to get a new phone, I thought "Why?" phone works I just wanted to know where the settings went that used to be on the phone.

I also notice that when you receive a text now, the screen goes black before you even get the chance to read the text on the ticker, I would assume they changed this for the complaints of the battery life but I would really like this back, anyone know how?