Help Galaxy Ace on Virgin Gingerbread update

[adamthepostie]

I bought an ACE a month ago (unlocked) from phones4u and inserted my Virgin sim card. The android o/s was 2.2 froyo. After a week i connected to Kies and updated to 2.3.3 (gingerbread). HOWEVER this update stopped my text messaging from working whilst on 3g. I took the ACE back to phones4u, explained the above and got another ACE (on froyo).
My question is.. will gingerbread be available on VIRGIN network and how will i know if it is???

thank you

 

[fuzzface]

The Firmware for your phone isn't Virgin as your phone is sim free, which is why you got the 2.3.3 update. Texts failing whilst 3g active is unfortunately a common fault.

I suggest not upgrading your phone yet, but keep an eye on these forums for possible fixes.

 

[Slimboy Fat]

There is a workaround for the text problem in Gingerbread 2.3.3 using an app (Automate It ??? ) to switch off pocket data whenever the messaging app is used.

Virgin have just released Gingerbread 2.3.5 update but be careful, it fixes the messaging problem people (including me) are reporting a bigger problem with wifi locking out then the phone doing a mini reboot.