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Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE HD at Bell Gets Android Jelly Bean Update

May 10, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

Another Samsung device that is poised to make the transition to Jelly Bean territory is the Galaxy S2. The update is currently being rolled out in Canada, which comes quick on the heels of another Samsung device getting the Jelly Bean treatment in Canada, the Galaxy Note. However, the update for the S2 is only applicable to Bell customers, and the device in particular is the Galaxy S2 LTE HD.

However, in a bizarre turn of events, the intimation that Bell made via its Facebook page pertaining to the Jelly Bean update now being made available has since been removed. The Facebook post mentioned about the update to be availed of via Samsung Kies. It’s not known as of now if the requisite files are still there for the taking though it’s definitely work making a check.

So all it would require is attaching your Galaxy S2 device to a PC via the USB cable and initiating the update process. And if you need reason to bump your device to the newest Android version, well there are many. Like the latest Android build comes with a lot of improvements and enhancements that makes for a smooth and stable operation of the device.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean also incorporates features that were envisioned as part of the Project Butter project that Google had initiated. This has resulted in the device running faster than on any previous version of the Android operating system. The notification area too has been revamped in the Jelly Bean version that also brings along a nice cool feature, Google Now, an intelligent personal assistant application that aims to provide the user will all the information that is asked of it. These apart, other feature to look forward to include Popup Play and so on.

Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update status for Samsung Galaxy S2

May 7, 2013 By Micheal Baptiste Leave a Comment

Samsung has facilitated Galaxy S2 users with an update of the device’s OS to a newer version of Android, the Jelly Bean v.4.1.2. Galaxy S2 was particularly one of the best-selling and hottest Samsung flagships in 2011. The update has been released for Galaxy S2 variant GT-I9100P.

Samsung keeps updating the device on behalf of its huge customer base. But the update is confined to that particular variant of Samsung Galaxy S2, but will be soon reaching the other variants as well. Currently, the update is facilitated to Sprint and reportedly T-mobile as well. AT & T, US Cellular and Verizon are the remaining US carriers to execute this update.

This update will render the Galaxy S2 with a newer UX interface, the same that prevails in Samsung Galaxy S3 with a newer Android version and also the Galaxy S3 Mini. The performance level of your device would be overall augmented via this update. You can navigate to about phone from settings and then to check software update to see if an update is available. Else, you can also wait for your carrier to notify you with a push message upon the release of this update on your model.

Post updating, your device will feature TouchWiz Nature UX and will run on a boosted OS, Android Jelly Bean v.4.1.2, dismissing the older Android version Ice Cream Sandwich v.4.1.

You will be able to access S Cloud services of Samsung after this update. The device’s camera specs will also be improved considerably. S2 will be powered by a newer lockscreen with more options for customization after you download this update on your device. Some new features like Smart Stay, Direct Call and Pop-up Lay will be added to the flagship.

Now, you will be able to set your phone on dual home screen modes. The update is advantageous and contains some beneficial specs to improve your device’s consistency in performance.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Roll Out In Canada – TELUS Lucky Enough?

April 30, 2013 By Micheal Baptiste Leave a Comment

The Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S2 went viral from one carrier to another and on different S2 models, worldwide.

This update was initially released in January and since then had continued expanding to various S2 models. Only weeks ago, this beneficial Jelly Bean update hit various S2 sets in the U.S., including ones belonging to Alltel and Sprint. The new update has found a shelter in north now.

TELUS is the latest in Canada to be endowed with the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S2 X. The news has been substantiated by Samsung and users via Twitter. Samsung KIES is deploying the new operating system. In order to receive the update, you need to plug in your smartphone’s USB cable into your PC and navigate to the referred software. OTA release is probably not going to take place, so it’s better not to wait for it.

The new OS will energize your smartphone’s performance and offer a wider range of applications. A more recent TouchWiz interface and features derived from its successor Samsung Galaxy S3 are what you will experience through this new update. A more powerful camera and a softer keypad will be offered as well. This update was rumored to have been pushed back, but finally Canadian customers of Samsung Galaxy S2 X on TELUS have gone fortunate.

An OS update is always beneficial. If you want to experience a successive OS, you need not buy the descendant set, instead download the update. Such updates were not in vogue until a few years back. This generosity of manufacturers and contracted carriers on offering your system a newer OS for free is certainly appreciable. So, just do not wait, and download the Samsung Galaxy S2 X Jelly Bean update to experience a more vivid and smarter smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Note, Galaxy S2 Android Jelly Bean Update (4.2.2) Soon to Roll Out

March 18, 2013 By Nicholas Anderton 1 Comment

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note even more interesting and better is the Jelly Bean update the gadget is getting. This would introduce some great features in the device that is bound to raise the popularity of the gadget. Samsung Galaxy S2 as well as Samsung Galaxy Note is getting updates for Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

There is info on Jelly Bean 4.2 feature listed by Samsung Ukraine. There are claims that the update will follow Samsung Galaxy Note in March and will later head towards the Samsung Galaxy S2. One can browse Verizon for more updates on Jelly Bean.

Although Galaxy Note got updated to Jelly Bean 4.1 earlier this year but many S2 owners are still waiting for the update. And now with the possibility of Android 4.2 rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S2, it has left many surprised.

Samsung has been able to expand the newer OS roll-out in certain regions and stated that the original Note will benefit from the update. Android 4.1.2 update is available for update on GT-N7000 model in Trinidad and Tobago, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Germany and Taiwan. But there are still many who are still waiting for the update and haven’t been so lucky.

Galaxy Note and Samsung Galaxy S2 were launched with the Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and got Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update soon. Both the devices got updated to Android 4.1.2 and now moving on to the version 4.2.2.

There have been discussions in the past couple of months for the next major update of Android OS, the Android 5.0 Lime Pie. The much-anticipated and forthcoming Android version is likely to be pronounces at the imminent Google IO, that is already on its way on a number of Samsung devices.

However, Samsung is rolling out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean updates for some of its devices including the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2. Currently, this seems to be the final update for these gadgets.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Android Jelly Bean update keeps rolling out slowly

February 23, 2013 By Nicholas Anderton Leave a Comment

Samsung is never in much of a rush when it comes time to update software and it has been no different as the Korean company updates the Galaxy S2 to Android Jelly Bean 4.1. The roll out is happening, slowly moving from region to region, and we reported recently that North America is currently experiencing Jelly Bean updates for the S2 (minus Verizon of course).

The Korean S2, the TI OMAP 4430-powered GT-I9100G model has also had the Jelly Bean update in recent weeks, but we want to turn our focus back to North America, where owners of a Samsung Galaxy S2 from carrier Rogers are in for a nice surprise.

Currently the only S2 to get the Jelly Bean update in Canada has been the GT-I9100M from Bell Canada, but now Rogers is in line for some Jelly Bean action. If you head to the Rogers website then you will probably be disappointed as the site still says that the Jelly Bean Galaxy S2 update is due for a late February release on the carrier.

However, we have been given strong reports that the update is now live meaning customers of Rogers can now update their Galaxy S2 LTE to Android Jelly Bean 4.1. Rogers users can now download the update that seems to bears the software version I727RUXUMA7, but the trick it that the update is not available through Rogers.

Instead it is only downloadable through Samsung’s own KIES software, which also explains why no notifications have been received on handsets. Hook up your device to your computer and take a look in KIES to locate Jelly Bean 4.1.

So as the Samsung Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean update continues we will keep a watchful eye to see where it turns up next and if it is hidden away on KIES like the Rogers update.