I think that google need to step in and start requiring manufacturer's like Samsung or LG or HTC ect to automatically update their phones to the new O.S. as long as the phone can handle the update...the thing is what we are experiencing with the galaxy s line may not only leave a bad taste in our mouth about Samsung but about android as well..what I like about apple and the iPhone is that they release an major upgrade once a year to a new o.s. Google releases about 2 which some phones will never get the newest update so its like a never ending game with Google that's getting old really fast...if I'm Google I would want my latest and greatest software on all phones that can take it...cause people will jump back to blackberry or iPhone cause you don't have these problems
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Help is android/google getting a bad rep because of samsung
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SlyFerret
Android Enthusiast
I don't think so.
The people that know or care (like those of us who are on this forum) are a VERY small portion of the customer base.
Most people who bought the Epic only know that it works just as well today as it did the day they bought it. For some of us, who bought it early, it works a little better due to the two bug-fix updates that came out early on.
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The people that know or care (like those of us who are on this forum) are a VERY small portion of the customer base.
Most people who bought the Epic only know that it works just as well today as it did the day they bought it. For some of us, who bought it early, it works a little better due to the two bug-fix updates that came out early on.
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Samsung may be getting bad rep. Android is doing very well.
man **** samsung!
edited 3:18am
once again samsung just start screwing people out of updates. blaming and giving bs reasons. im tired of it. yes we tech junkies are a small void but a powerful one. how many friends and associates come to us for advice on what to buy? we say dont buy something most of them would consider the other product. so they can go head with what ever they want to bring out next. i will no longer support them.
edited 3:18am
once again samsung just start screwing people out of updates. blaming and giving bs reasons. im tired of it. yes we tech junkies are a small void but a powerful one. how many friends and associates come to us for advice on what to buy? we say dont buy something most of them would consider the other product. so they can go head with what ever they want to bring out next. i will no longer support them.
google cannot force any maker to upgrade. it is open source... you can use it IF YOU WISH.... not you must use!
i do agree... sammy needs to .. up their game.
take note of Nokia.. 10 yrs ago they were huge in USA. now.. where are they??
you aint to big to be pushed out!
i do agree... sammy needs to .. up their game.
take note of Nokia.. 10 yrs ago they were huge in USA. now.. where are they??
you aint to big to be pushed out!
visualillusion26
Newbie
My parents are older and both have epics. This being their introduction to smart phones they are pretty overwhelmed with just trying to figure out how to properly use their phones, they could care less about an update to 2.2 and that type of attitude probably represents the masses regarding these phones.
Personally, I didn't want to wait so I am running my Epic rooted on 2.2 with Quantum 2.7 ROM.
Would I like Samsung to be up to date on their releases? Yes. But I bought this phone for its capability and for the open source development.
Overall, Samsung is catching a minimal amount of negativity because of this, not Android.
Personally, I didn't want to wait so I am running my Epic rooted on 2.2 with Quantum 2.7 ROM.
Would I like Samsung to be up to date on their releases? Yes. But I bought this phone for its capability and for the open source development.
Overall, Samsung is catching a minimal amount of negativity because of this, not Android.
I wouldn't say Android so much, but Samsung has sure dug themselves a great big hole thats for sure.
dbpaddler
Android Expert
Well, they could lay down some ground rules. Each phone gets a mandatory 2 major updates if they are skinning and three if they run stock.
if you think so... OK.. you can use my OPEN Source software.. but if you use it.. you have to promise to use it 2 more times!!!
i just cant see how that is going to be worded on a contract.. for an OPEN Source software. it is free to use.. or not use..
customers can drive that benefit... dont buy phones that only get 1 update. send your $ to mfr that show support for up to 2 updates. the more they do.. the more customers get them.. and that will be as strong as a contract.
i just cant see how that is going to be worded on a contract.. for an OPEN Source software. it is free to use.. or not use..
customers can drive that benefit... dont buy phones that only get 1 update. send your $ to mfr that show support for up to 2 updates. the more they do.. the more customers get them.. and that will be as strong as a contract.