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Is Jelly Bean still on schedule?
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Matrix Leader
Android Enthusiast
I feel disappointed.
Not because Jelly bean isn't officially out yet, but for the plain fact that Samsung announced the release date to be 31st of August
makes me not trust their announcements no more
Szadzik
Extreme Android User
There was NEVER EVER any official information saying they would announce it on 31st. Plus on 31st, they said 'very soon' and I believe it will happen by the end of this week.
joebloggscity
Newbie
The thing that annoys me is not necessarily that it's not on yet but the lag time.
The fact that the carriers etc have not got an efficient system in order for owners of their phones to be able to upgrade their phones timely to the latest software is scandalous. Latest software is about security as much as else.
The situation is not acceptable at all.
I hate Apple but at least they have not got this fragmentation problem. Windows has avoided this also. Sadly Android has just not tackled it and actually have allowed it to worse.
Personally, I think in future all phones should be made with standard vanilla software (like Nexus). It will avoid daft situations like is happening at present where we don't know when the software will be upgraded, and it won't be for a while. "Maybe", "Soon", "this month", "next month" is just not any good.
The fact that the carriers etc have not got an efficient system in order for owners of their phones to be able to upgrade their phones timely to the latest software is scandalous. Latest software is about security as much as else.
The situation is not acceptable at all.
I hate Apple but at least they have not got this fragmentation problem. Windows has avoided this also. Sadly Android has just not tackled it and actually have allowed it to worse.
Personally, I think in future all phones should be made with standard vanilla software (like Nexus). It will avoid daft situations like is happening at present where we don't know when the software will be upgraded, and it won't be for a while. "Maybe", "Soon", "this month", "next month" is just not any good.
ylexot
Android Expert
Even with vanilla Android, there is still a lot of work for the OEMs to do to make the OS work with the phone's hardware. In fact, I doubt that the skins significantly delay updates.
Apple and Windows avoid this by having very few hardware platforms.
GoldenDiamond
Well-Known Member
should come by the end of the week.
or maybe the 12th?
Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update imminent as firmware leaks? | T3
i'm running DLI5. it's pretty smooth and seems flawless. for now anyways.
or maybe the 12th?
Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update imminent as firmware leaks? | T3
i'm running DLI5. it's pretty smooth and seems flawless. for now anyways.
donmeca2020
Well-Known Member
what gives you that idea for this week ???
sherlock5545
Android Expert
He probably thinks so as the iPhone 5 is going to be presented very soon.
I'll repeat something I said in another Jellybean discussion.
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I'll be happy if/when Jelly Bean makes its way to the S3, but if it never does, I'm okay with that, too.
These types of threads are where Android gets this unjust tarnished image in regards to updates. If JB were never mentioned, people would still be gushing over ICS and truly enjoying their fine piece of hardware. Mention that Google is working on a new OS, though? All of a sudden everyone lots of people start bitching and moaning about their carrier, how long you have to wait for updates, whether or not their phone will be supported, blah blah blah.
It is almost as though they'd be better off not working on that sort of development. Every time they show signs of progressing, people get all sorts of pissed that they aren't on the leading edge any longer. Guess what? That's how technology works.
Give me a device that works really well day 1 and maintain it so that it continues to function as well on the 700th day as it does on the 1st day. If the powers that be see fit to add some increased functionality and new features? Icing on the cake.
Point proven, right here. Samsung didn't say it would be out on the 31st, someone on Twitter did and you took it as gospel. That feeling of disappointment sitting heavy in your gut? You can blame yourself for that one. Is your phone worse now than it was a week ago?
The same people that will be rubbing one out to all of the features that Jellybean brings them, will be the same people complaining, when the next OS is on the horizon, about how they are "stuck" with JB.
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I'll be happy if/when Jelly Bean makes its way to the S3, but if it never does, I'm okay with that, too.
These types of threads are where Android gets this unjust tarnished image in regards to updates. If JB were never mentioned, people would still be gushing over ICS and truly enjoying their fine piece of hardware. Mention that Google is working on a new OS, though? All of a sudden everyone lots of people start bitching and moaning about their carrier, how long you have to wait for updates, whether or not their phone will be supported, blah blah blah.
It is almost as though they'd be better off not working on that sort of development. Every time they show signs of progressing, people get all sorts of pissed that they aren't on the leading edge any longer. Guess what? That's how technology works.
Give me a device that works really well day 1 and maintain it so that it continues to function as well on the 700th day as it does on the 1st day. If the powers that be see fit to add some increased functionality and new features? Icing on the cake.
Point proven, right here. Samsung didn't say it would be out on the 31st, someone on Twitter did and you took it as gospel. That feeling of disappointment sitting heavy in your gut? You can blame yourself for that one. Is your phone worse now than it was a week ago?
The same people that will be rubbing one out to all of the features that Jellybean brings them, will be the same people complaining, when the next OS is on the horizon, about how they are "stuck" with JB.
Szadzik
Extreme Android User
I would've said the same a week ago. That is, until I tried JB DLI1.
JB brings quite a few nice goodies and I am happy to be using it. No idea why so few folk install DLI5 around here.
valorian
Android Expert
Is root required? I would install this but I am not ready to root my phone right now.
Sorry I just don't buy that. With yourt attitude nothing would ever improve or evolve. The old ' If it ain't broke...' argument.
JB is an incremental release but it does have Google Now and Project Butter which are worth getting a little excited about!
CuBz
Android Expert
I agree. Nobody would be happy if Samsung suddenly announces that the S3 wouldn't get JB, I would be pissed off and I'm not one of those that are desperately waiting for it. It's a great update, it will make the S3 even smoother and has extra features like Google Now (which I have tried and it is awesome), so obviously even those that aren't desperate will still be pissed off if they didn't get it.
Max_Headroom
Well-Known Member
Same here, if the update was just Google Now i would be more than happy, it looks great.
SUroot
Extreme Android User
I'm usually on the latest version. I'm on the latest ics presently. I would have gone jb but I don't want aosp yet and I need a good kernel.
Id be upset if they turned around now - after announcing jb and said "no". That said if they said no originally i'd live with it.
I don't expect updates. Two identical phones, one that will never be updated and one that will, i'll go for the one that gets updates.
If one has a good developer community, that may trump the updates.
I'm not ready to lose samsung functionality on the s3 so I'm hoping an update comes my way. Not enough that I'm on it now instead if using my favourite kernel. If I don't get an update, I wont be throwing my phone at the wall or bashing out an angry email to samsung or anything
Id be upset if they turned around now - after announcing jb and said "no". That said if they said no originally i'd live with it.
I don't expect updates. Two identical phones, one that will never be updated and one that will, i'll go for the one that gets updates.
If one has a good developer community, that may trump the updates.
I'm not ready to lose samsung functionality on the s3 so I'm hoping an update comes my way. Not enough that I'm on it now instead if using my favourite kernel. If I don't get an update, I wont be throwing my phone at the wall or bashing out an angry email to samsung or anything
valorian
Android Expert
What bvbull200 is also trying to say is there are too many people on this forum and others what read a post about "I have a friend" or "A reliable source told me", or a twitter post mentioned a date and they they get all pissed off when the release doesn't happen on that date.
Don't blame Samsung because you got your hopes up on rumors. Samsung said JB is coming, they have not said when. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy your phone until JB gets here.
CuBz
Android Expert
I installed a JB leak just to try it out and I was throwing many questions at it and it seemed to answer 99% of them. It even told me where the nearest bus stop was
I agree apart from the bit where you said "if they said no originally i'd live with it", I would be mega-pissed if I bought a top of the rang phone and found out it wouldn't get any Android updates, but like you said I wouldn't be throwing my phone at the wall or sending emails I'd probably just refuse to buy a Samsung phone again.
I can see many updates coming to the S3, including Key Lime Pie.
Max_Headroom
Well-Known Member
I installed a JB leak just to try it out and I was throwing many questions at it and it seemed to answer 99% of them. It even told me where the nearest bus stop was
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I have watched this and other vids several times -
http://tinyurl.com/cx6q7x6
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
I installed a JB leak just to try it out and I was throwing many questions at it and it seemed to answer 99% of them. It even told me where the nearest bus stop was
I agree apart from the bit where you said "if they said no originally i'd live with it", I would be mega-pissed if I bought a top of the rang phone and found out it wouldn't get any Android updates, but like you said I wouldn't be throwing my phone at the wall or sending emails I'd probably just refuse to buy a Samsung phone again.
I can see many updates coming to the S3, including Key Lime Pie.
I frequently ask it to give me directions to my campus by bus. It tells me when I need to leave my house, what bus stop to go to, when the bus departs and what transfers I need to make.
Its awesome
Yep. That JB has not yet been released, and all we have it rumors, in no way affects the quality of the user-experience of the S3 as it currently stands.
Well....it shouldn't, anyways. Try telling that to the "disappointed" people, though.
Some news for the UK 02 Network users in here -
O2 committed to swift Android Jelly Bean update | News | TechRadar
O2 committed to swift Android Jelly Bean update | News | TechRadar
Max_Headroom
Well-Known Member
Wisheezy
Well-Known Member
That is incredible.
Szadzik
Extreme Android User
No root required.