New ICS version released

[KTP]

can you not pull out the browsers .apk using root explorer? just save it your sdcard then reinstall it once you flash the other rom.

 

[WilfMoralee]

Looked in system/app I think where all other apk's are and no sign of browser.

Where would it be located?

Anybody else tried 4.0.3 browser on 2.3.6? Guessing it won't work otherwise would have seen port add soon as ice cream sandwich sources were released.

 

[KTP]

on gingerbread it definitely located in system/app
you also have data/app you could check but if its not in system, i dont really know, i havent had a look in an ICS build yet

 

[ZR160_MAJ]

All looking good so far but i will wait till CM9 is released.....any ideas when it will be released?

Maj

 

[WilfMoralee]

They think January or February...

 

[Slug]

Looked in system/app I think where all other apk's are and no sign of browser.

It's definitely in /system/app, as Browser.apk, on the 4.0.3 AOSP build just released for the Desire Z.

 

[WilfMoralee]

I found it. Problem is the ics ROM was odexed, and my preferred 2.3.6 ROM is deodexed, so it would not go.

Does anybody know of an ics ROM that is deodexed?

 

[mickmartin16]

This leaked version is horrible, Not only is it a trimmed down version of ICS, Its full of bugs. I've barely had it on my s2 for 24 hours and I'm reverting back to 2.6.

Although I do like the look and feel of this ICS release theres just too many problems with it just now.

 

[Remeniz]

It's great for those that want to test and report back to dev's, or the dev's that are testing themselves,...

But yea it's not for the 'end user'.

 

[ZR160_MAJ]

I wish they would hurry up, every time i see an "ICS" thread i get moist lol

 

[paddylaz]

This leaked version is horrible, Not only is it a trimmed down version of ICS, Its full of bugs. I've barely had it on my s2 for 24 hours and I'm reverting back to 2.6.

Although I do like the look and feel of this ICS release theres just too many problems with it just now.

Bugs aside, I was under the impression though that this trimmed 'look' will be in the final released version....unless I'm mistaken? I thought all the update is gonna be is this 'trimmed down' (aka ICS barely noticeable) version as touchwiz will still dominate the UI. Unlike for instance the galaxy nexus UI.

Hoping to god someone is going to contradict me? Otherwise might get the new lumia ( if announced at CES). Touchwiz is pissing me off no end.

 

[mickmartin16]

Bugs aside, I was under the impression though that this trimmed 'look' will be in the final released version....unless I'm mistaken? I thought all the update is gonna be is this 'trimmed down' (aka ICS barely noticeable) version as touchwiz will still dominate the UI. Unlike for instance the galaxy nexus UI.

Hoping to god someone is going to contradict me? Otherwise might get the new lumia ( if announced at CES). Touchwiz is pissing me off no end.

Yeah I' think its pretty much the final release, I'm constantly getting forced error's and the home screen dissapear's forcing a restart. I know by all means its not finished but there wasn't enough new features to justify the wait for me personally.

Quite possibly I was expecting too much from My s2.

 

[adamantell]

Wonder when it will come too Three UK Network

 

[Medion]

Bugs aside, I was under the impression though that this trimmed 'look' will be in the final released version....unless I'm mistaken? I thought all the update is gonna be is this 'trimmed down' (aka ICS barely noticeable) version as touchwiz will still dominate the UI. Unlike for instance the galaxy nexus UI.

Hoping to god someone is going to contradict me? Otherwise might get the new lumia ( if announced at CES). Touchwiz is pissing me off no end.

The menus should be the same as ICS. The main difference will be the launcher, which you can change. Here's a post I made elsewhere that shows off what can be done with the proper launcher.

How-To: Get that ICS look on your phone (Android 2.2+ required, no root needed, FREE) - Android - abi>>forums

Since it's on GB, the task manager isn't that cool ICS overlay, but it will be in the 4.0 update we get. Bascially, with a little effort and some free apps, you can get the full ICS look on your device. I haven't done the contacts/dialer yet, but that's coming.

 

[steslatt]

Can be downloaded here:
SamMobile Firmware Page

My first Impressions are, very similar to KP8 not much if any improvement, still buggy, random reboots, launcher FC's, face unlock FC's etc.

Still not a daily driver for me. My 2 Cents anyway.

 

[Dialandroid]

Friends

A new ICS ROM got leaked its XXKPA .. my first observations are decent... no force close in last 8 hours....

If you guys have any issue in installation then put comment

 

[Slug]

Similar posts/topics merged.

Please check before posting to see if there's an existing topic about the subject, to avoid spreading information thinly. Android Forums would also appreciate it if its forums weren't used as an excuse to attract readers to your own site.

 

[Sword Fish]

Another update posted on SAMMOBILE today. XXLP1...

They are coming fast and furious now....

Chainfire has already released a CF root for it, now that quick!!

Changes from KPA:

List of Changes:
-Interface: Nothing changed that much in case of XXKPA.
-Battery: Battery feels better.
-Faster: Phones looks faster.
-Touch: Touch response is better.
-Overall: Firmware more stable but still with some bugs.
-Facelock: Working.
-Taskmanager is back.

 

[TheMoebius]

Another update posted on SAMMOBILE today. XXLP1...

They are coming fast and furious now....

Chainfire has already released a CF root for it, now that quick!!

Changes from KPA:

List of Changes:
-Interface: Nothing changed that much in case of XXKPA.
-Battery: Battery feels better.
-Faster: Phones looks faster.
-Touch: Touch response is better.
-Overall: Firmware more stable but still with some bugs.
-Facelock: Working.
-Taskmanager is back.

Can you provide a direct link please? And is this a UK firmware?

 

[Slug]

Can you provide a direct link please?

It's been superceded by XXLP2 - see here.

And is this a UK firmware?

As it's an unofficial leaked firmware nothing is certain, but XX indicates that it's a generic European firmware with UK support. Several members here have reported that it works.

 

[uscool]

why cant samsung have versions with and without touchwiz so user can make choice, i love the look of ics on nexus prime, whould spoil s2 version with touchwiz on it

thanks

 

[Slug]

why cant samsung have versions with and without touchwiz so user can make choice

For the same reason that all HTC handsets come with Sense.... brand identity. It's a crowded market so manufacturers try everything to make their products stand out from the crowd.

 

[uscool]

For the same reason that all HTC handsets come with Sense.... brand identity. It's a crowded market so manufacturers try everything to make their products stand out from the crowd.

what about the nexus prime ?

 

[Medion]

why cant samsung have versions with and without touchwiz so user can make choice, i love the look of ics on nexus prime, whould spoil s2 version with touchwiz on it

thanks

You can get the ICS look for free. Simply download Go Launcher EX and the corresponding ICS theme. There's an ICS theme for the widgets too.

what about the nexus prime ?

Galaxy Nexus? It's a Google-branded Nexus device, and those always have stock Android.

 

[Slug]

what about the nexus prime ?

What about it? It's not marketed as a Samsung, but as a Nexus. The Nexus brand is distinguished by using pure 'vanilla' Android.