Android 2.3.6 ota is here. Just downloaded mine

[schwenger]

Got it last night, had to check. No noticable difference except for the blue overlay when hitting the end of things, a slightly faster startup time and they got rid of that double tap home command (which I've been waiting for). My og droid lagged so many times that I got used to douvle tapping home just to load all the icons and I still occasionally do that.

 

[Que1999]

I'm new to Android, jumped ship from apple.... but google doesn't release a list of changes/updates included in the update?.... kinda silly....

 

[joeynym]

so I go tthe update and was hoping to be able to get AT&T Visual Voicemail app like they have on Skyrocket.... No go... Does anyone know when that will be available for S2??

 

[Infamous05gt]

Just unrooted ( wasn't sure what to do with it anyways ) and updating now.

 

[Krunk83]

wow. really? are those confirmed updates or your personal experience?

I'm finally able to download the update so if this is true I am happy as a clam.

So far I can confirm all but the battery. Haven't had enough time with it to tell a diff.

 

[selw0nk]

If you search Wikipedia Gingerbread 2.3.6 they tell you the changes in that version.

 

[nhradiotech]

Thought I would add my update. Unrooted my phone and applied the update and it worked. I could not get root after though so I flashed back to stock 2.3.4 and this time rooted with super one click 2.3.2. I just tried the update again and it took AND retained root. The folks like me that rooted this puppy via flashing the CWM kernel are failing the install of 2.3.6. But like jdCaptivate, if you flash it back to stock and root with the latest superoneclick then upgrade you should be ok.

 

[dmcincubus]

Thought I would add my update. Unrooted my phone and applied the update and it worked. I could not get root after though so I flashed back to stock 2.3.4 and this time rooted with super one click 2.3.2. I just tried the update again and it took AND retained root. The folks like me that rooted this puppy via flashing the CWM kernel are failing the install of 2.3.6. But like jdCaptivate, if you flash it back to stock and root with the latest superoneclick then upgrade you should be ok.

Piece of cake.

 

[answer1o1]

I'm on 2.3.5 and it says that's the current software..?

 

[(G)]

Am I the only one who thinks his battery life is worse after the update?

Granted, I only got the update yesterday, but when I got home from work today I only had 30% left; it's usually around 60%.

 

[Pepe7698]

I am also experiencing poor battery life. The only change is the software update to 2.3.6. I have noticed that with prior versions my largest battery drain was the display; now my largest battery use is the Android OS itself. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[jdCaptivate]

I am also experiencing poor battery life. The only change is the software update to 2.3.6. I have noticed that with prior versions my largest battery drain was the display; now my largest battery use is the Android OS itself. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Ditto.

I also did a full drain/recharge cycle after the upgrade.

 

[jasrub]

Yeah, for sure my battery drain is much faster than before the update.

 

[greggebhardt]

Did you try this?



I did it the night before, the next night... upgrade. However, full disclosure... my son's phone also took the upgrade and the code had not been used. So either a coincidence, or regional.

OK did this and no update.

 

[rmreid]

Don't see any difference (so far as it has only been a couple of days) in battery life lasting any longer or shorter. Checked my battery stats and I don't show the OS being the biggest user, for me it is still my display

 

[(G)]

I am also experiencing poor battery life. The only change is the software update to 2.3.6. I have noticed that with prior versions my largest battery drain was the display; now my largest battery use is the Android OS itself. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Good (in a way) to know it's just not me. But I see the same thing: Android OS is the big drain right now.

However, wi-fi seems to be better. Previously I'd get two "waves" of wi-fi while sitting in my office. Now I'm getting a full 3, and nothing else has changed.

 

[jbomx363]

I checked the battery after updating.. I am not seeing any increase in battery drain at all.

I do see a big increase in wi-fi signal though. Will check more in other locations to see if it also has increased.

 

[meschke_04]

One of the reasons for poor battery life after the update may be because it resets the screen brightness setting. For those of you experiencing lesser than normal battery life after the update, check the auto-brightness and maybe turn it down a bit.

Hope this helps.

 

[masterz13]

Mine downloads it, but when it's at the white install screen, it just reboots and says it was interrupted. My phone isn't rooted though. Any fix?

 

[(G)]

One of the reasons for poor battery life after the update may be because it resets the screen brightness setting. For those of you experiencing lesser than normal battery life after the update, check the auto-brightness and maybe turn it down a bit.

Hope this helps.

Thanks, but mine's on AUTO, and it's always been on AUTO.

When looking at the battery usage, it's around 85% Android OS and only 3% cell standby, so it's not that it's busy looking for a signal.

Wonder what's up.

 

[jdCaptivate]

Well, after that initial fast drain... after charging it back up to 100%, it appears to be working fine. I'm ordering my 2 extra batteries today, so it won't be an issue regardless.

I've also noticed the significant increase, at least in displayed WiFi signal.

 

[jbomx363]

One of the reasons for poor battery life after the update may be because it resets the screen brightness setting. For those of you experiencing lesser than normal battery life after the update, check the auto-brightness and maybe turn it down a bit.

Hope this helps.

Nope.. my display setting is the same.

But........what a difference a day makes..... I'm now seeing the android OS with a severe increase in battery usage.

Android OS is now at 73%...

Display is at 14%

Is it possible that the battery usage reporting is just a little messed up and somehow the descriptions are misreporting?

As in, android OS is really the display and the display is really the Android OS?

I'll see how usage is throughout the day and if battery drain has increased overall.

 

[Optimator]

I'm seeing the same problem with battery life after the 2.3.6 update, which came in on Monday Dec 19. Previously I could go a full 2 days between charges if my usage was light, now I can barely make it through 1. All settings are the same as far as I can tell. Yesterday I tried going an entire day using the phone as little as possible, and by the evening my battery was at 30% and Android OS had used 93% of the total... I don't think it could be the display since I wasn't using it. With normal use, I can't even make it through the day without a charge now. This isn't an acceptable situation for me... I'm really hoping someone can suggest what's gone wrong. I'll keep experimenting to see what I can figure out, but I'm rather new to Android (the Galaxy S2 is my first, got it in October). Is there a way to look at CPU usage of individual tasks, similar to the task manager on Windows?

 

[dwykofka]

Once you get your phone updated and get a day or 2 under you please report your battery experience here: http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-t/470000-2-3-6-battery-life-sucks.html

 

[angel71rs]

Why all the rush to upgrade? If you don't use the screen lock anyway, what reason is there? I'll wait and see what ELSE in in the upgrade before I'll accept it. My 2.3.4 is working too well to jump on an unknown.

I too have assumed the vulture position.

Judging from people reporting battery issues, I'll wait before deciding on upgrade. I'm very happy with battery life right now, not worth losing that for the improvements listed for this upgrade.