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New kies firmware 2.3.4
- Thread starter daz_2000
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Yeah, thats what I heard, hopefully uk will be coming in the next few days.
well ive been on 2.3.4 for a while, but just started using the official one. its got google video chat, on the Talk app.. and supposed to have much better battery life. i havent noticed much improvement in battery but the gTalk video app is nice 
there are a few other improvements that i dont remember. keep checking, KG5 should be rolling out on kies soon
there are a few other improvements that i dont remember. keep checking, KG5 should be rolling out on kies soon
ironass
Extreme Android User
Amongst other things...
Better power handling and battery life. Personally I'm seeing about 20-25% more.
Google Talk video chat (for US only I believe).
well ive been on 2.3.4 for a while, but just started using the official one. its got google video chat, on the Talk app.. and supposed to have much better battery life. i havent noticed much improvement in battery but the gTalk video app is nice
Been using the leaked version of 2.3.4 too. Any chance this will come up as an auto update? KIES says something along the lines of "this firmware cannot be updated", and being sick of losing the progress on my games each time I flash, I want to go back to automatic updates that don't wipe the phone. Anyone know if it can be done? Thanks in advance.
flashing firmware has never wiped my phone.. which method are u using? the only time i had to wipe my phone to flash a new firmware was when i downgraded from KG6 to KG3. normally u shouldnt have to lose any data when flashing..so u'd never really have to worry about when it'll be on kies.. kies will take a while, i think
I'm running 2.3.4 and my WiFi bars are always maxed out. But then again, I'm 6 feet from the router. My old Atrix seemed to have problems even then...
i never found a problem with the wifi so i cant comment on this, its always seemed fine to me t
however, i just flashed KG5, the official 2.3.4. im definitely noticing better battery life. for the first time. although, really annoying point.. and i mentioned this in many other places.. google talk does not have the video chat that it should.
Trooper
Android Expert
Since you just flashed, can you take a look at my posts here and let me know if I'm on the right track please?
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...ing-firmware-baseband-help-2.html#post3049030
Thanks!
samuelchua
Newbie
You can get it from samfirmware.com (Need registration but free). KG6 already available.
KG5 is newer than KG6 and is official. KG6 is a test firmware
and u'll be waiting a while on kies, depending on ur region at least
copland007
Lurker
i just updated last night, i no longer have that 2 second lag when i wake up the screen and go to unlock it. love that improvement!!
where's the google talk video option you guys are talking about? i don't see any menu options for it?
where's the google talk video option you guys are talking about? i don't see any menu options for it?
copland007
Lurker
I just updated in the US with kies.
yes i think the lockscreen lag is improved. its almost instant now, or just takes about a second on mine, which is great. no complaints there any more
i assumed u upgraded via kies, to KG5. which means there's no google talk video yet. probably in the next update. annoying, i know. when u do have it, u dont have to mess with the settings, u'll just see a 'call' or 'video' icon next ur contacts in google talk, depending on ur contact
i think u might as well flash KG5 (newest official firmware) via Odin.. i dont think kies will recognize KG6.. after u flash KG5, kies should update any newer firmware when available in ur region..
although, if u flash over KG6, u will need to wipe/factory reset ur phone, im afraid
although, if u flash over KG6, u will need to wipe/factory reset ur phone, im afraid