Thanks to a large number of Galaxy S users voicing their dismay to Samsung about yet another failed update option for the famed device, Sammy might be reconsidering their stance on them matter. Stating they will go back and revisit the possibility of an update and look for a solution to bring Android 4.0 to the device.
As far as I am concerned there is a really simple fix. Pull the Touch-Wiz UI in an update via Samsung Kies. Let everyone have stock Android with an option for certain Touch-Wiz apps in the market. Much like HTC did not so long ago. That of course is wishful thinking. There is a second problem with that option though. It may work out just fine for unlocked and international users, but as many of us here in the states know, the carriers will have a hard time backing an update to a phone almost 2 years old. Even though the should run support for the ENTIRE contract you signed, we know that just will never be the case. We will most likely need to leave the matter in the capable hands of developers. Obviously not CM9, but we have a few other guys still dedicated to bringing us ICS.
What do you guys think? Would it be in Samsung’s best interest to find a way to update the Galaxy S and Tab, or should they just drop it and tell everyone to upgrade?
Source: The Verge
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Even if Sammy did decide to bring ICS to the Galaxy S line, it would be months from now (read as next Summer at the earliest). By that time everyone that bought one would have likely upgraded to a new phone anyway, since that would be near or over the 2 year mark.
That’s why I put oneCosmic’s ICS port on my Cappy. It is running great, with only a few minor issues that he is committed to fixing.
Right there with you Mike. If they ever get around to it, I doubt US devices would even see one honestly. I have been running OneCosmics for a while too. It is pretty nice. A few minor details to work out and it is a daily driver. I am coming up on my 2 year in just a few months, but I still haven’t seen anything that jumps out at me on T-Mobile that says “BUY ME!” I’ll just keep plugging away.