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Android 4.1.2 Premium Suite arrives in UK and Germany for Galaxy S III
Galaxy S III users in UK and Germany can now update their devices to Android 4.1.2 aka Premium Suite. The new update adds a lot of new features, which includes Multi-Window that allows to run two apps simultaneously at the same time; improved camera functionality; Group Cast; Contextual Awareness with smart rotation, contextual tag [...]
Samsung starts OS upgrades for Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wi-Fi and Galaxy Tab 2 7”
Galaxy Tab 8.9 users in Malaysia can now update their tablets to Google’s Ice Cream Sandwich Android OS. The update is now available through Kies and OTA or if you want to flash the complete ROM, a downloadable copy is available from SamMobiles. Meanwhile, Galaxy Tab 2 7” users in France can also update [...]
Android 4.1.2 Firmware Leaked For Galaxy S II (I9100)
Samsung had promised to give Jelly Bean upgrade to the Galaxy S II (I9100) and it seems the release is nigh, given the leak of the first Jelly Bean firmware for Galaxy S II. A word of caution though – it is a test firmware, which means end users shouldn’t bother unless they’re ready [...]
Galaxy Note II Firmware Update Brings Multi-Tasking Feature
Samsung has started rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy Note II. The build N7100XXALJ1 seems to fix some bugs but more importantly adds the touted multi-tasking feature that was apparently missing in units that went on sale recently. As you can see from the screenshot above, you can open another app [...]
Android 4.1 Update for Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Leaked
Samsung had confirmed the firmware update for Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 10.1 but we can add the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 in the list as well, as the first Jelly Bean firmware pertaining to the device has surfaced. If that is not enough, the firmware for Galaxy Note 10.1 is [...]
Galaxy Note Firmware Update Brings New TouchWiz, Improved Gallery
Galaxy Note in Germany received a new firmware update today and it packs a lot of new features. The update that is available on Kies or via OTA brings in the new TouchWiz UI that is found on the Galaxy S III. Furthermore, the Gallery has also got a revamp that matches the interface [...]
Universal Search is back again on International Galaxy S III
Well, that was quick. After promising to restore the universal search feature in the international variant of Galaxy S III, Samsung has pushed out another update that brings it back. The XXBLG8 update is now available on OTA and Kies and will allow users to search through the local storage like contacts, apps etc. [...]
Samsung will restore universal search in Galaxy S III
Samsung admitted to have committed a gaffe by removing the universal search feature from the international Galaxy S III (I9300). In a statement released to Tech Radar, the UK subsidiary says the feature was removed “inadvertently” and “will provide the correct software upgrade within the next few days.” The XXBLG6 update that was released [...]
New Galaxy S III update removes local search
Users of international Galaxy S III have started receiving a new OTA update that reportedly kills the local search feature. The XXLG6 is identified as a “stability update” and removes the ability to search the phone for apps, contacts etc. and replaces with the Google’s search app. The move is most likely to preempt [...]
Samsung starts rolling out Android 4.0.4 for Galaxy S II
It seems Samsung has started releasing Android 4.0.4 for Galaxy S II (I9100) users. Users in Russia can start updating the phone to the latest Ice Cream Sandwich OS via Kies. Although there aren’t many visual changes, XDA Forum users who flashed the firmware are reporting some additional Russian apps. If you can’t wait [...]