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Can anyone list the pros and cons of updating to Froyo v2.2

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  • 16-01-2011 4:33pm
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    masim198951
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    Hey got my Galaxy S few weeks back which is running on Eclair v2.1...
    well thinking should I update to Froyo v2.2....????
    coz i'm getting WiFi error that is the WiFi stops working after few minutes.....
    and after the update will google market applications be free....???....
    well Galaxy S is a very cool phone but have few questions regarding upgrading....


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    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Pros: Your galaxy will no longer be terrible.
    Cons: Can be tricky to install, especially if your galaxy is branded.


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    masim198951
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭masim198951


    hey dude, what do you mean by branded...????pls help me out....


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    LukeS_
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    It means if it's locked to a network essentially. Who did you get it with? Like does it have any apps by the carrier on the phone? If it's Meteor/eMobile it won't be branded. Not too sure about o2/Vodafone/3. They're usually th ones who brand their phones. I could be wrong though.


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    masim198951
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭masim198951


    I've got my Galaxy S recently....i stay in Dubai...i got it from a normal shop....its not locked from any carrier at all.....but the WiFi gives problem...so will the update actually sort this problem out.....


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    PogMoThoin
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    masim198951 wrote: »
    I've got my Galaxy S recently....i stay in Dubai...i got it from a normal shop....its not locked from any carrier at all.....but the WiFi gives problem...so will the update actually sort this problem out.....

    I can't see why You haven't at least updated. The speed difference alone makes it worth it, can't do any harm.


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    masim198951
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭masim198951


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    I can't see why You haven't at least updated. The speed difference alone makes it worth it, can't do any harm.

    but what about the softwares....can i download them free from google market....???


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    PogMoThoin
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    masim198951 wrote: »
    but what about the softwares....can i download them free from google market....???

    The firmwares?
    Kies should get You the latest official version.

    They're here (unofficial and probably newer): http://www.samfirmware.com/
    I'm on the latest JPY, its a flyer


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    Gaffs89
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    masim198951 wrote: »
    but what about the softwares....can i download them free from google market....???

    I upgraded mine and the apps were the same as before, some free, some not.
    Mine was from Emobile unlocked and using a 3 sim card.


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    masim198951
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭masim198951


    my kies says it cannot be update....i dont knw why.....any help...????
    it says :
    " Current version: PDA:JF4 / PHONE:JF1 / CSC:JF3
    This device's version cannot be updated. "
    don't know why....


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    PogMoThoin
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    masim198951 wrote: »
    my kies says it cannot be update....i dont knw why.....any help...????
    it says :
    " Current version: PDA:JF4 / PHONE:JF1 / CSC:JF3
    This device's version cannot be updated. "
    don't know why....

    You got Kies 2.0?
    http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Telephony-SMS-GSM/Kies.shtml


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    masim198951
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭masim198951


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    You got Kies 2.0?
    http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Telephony-SMS-GSM/Kies.shtml

    is it worth downloading...reviews say ppl are having very big probs with the latest version....


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    PogMoThoin
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    masim198951 wrote: »
    is it worth downloading...reviews say ppl are having very big probs with the latest version....

    Its the only version I've used, I've had no problems with it.


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    masim198951
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭masim198951


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Its the only version I've used, I've had no problems with it.

    not working at all....updated driver software also...but phone not connected at all.....


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    PogMoThoin
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    masim198951 wrote: »
    not working at all....updated driver software also...but phone not connected at all.....

    It only supports 32bit windows, is Your pc 64bit?


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    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Pretty much everyone will have 64bit windows installed, I doubt they only support 32bit. Yeah the USB driver will be different for 32 vs 64, should be just a matter of installing the right one.


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    PogMoThoin
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    It doesn't work in 64bit, I tried it.


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