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Samsung confirms No Android ICS upgrade for Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab

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Samsung confirms that Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab will not get Android ICS 4.0 update.  The manufacturer clarifies that hardware limitations are the reasons as to why the phones are not being updated. It is disappointing as  the Galaxy S is still being sold across various regions. Samsung states that the RAM and ROM size on these models do not adhere to work with “TouchWiz” and “experience enhancing software” streamlined for the ICS.

No Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab

The statement seems to be contradictive as the Nexus S accompanies a 1GHz Hummingbird processor and same memory specifications to that of a Galaxy S. Nexus S users although are getting the update for Android ICS 4.0 via OTA. This seems really unfair on the company’s part as the first announcement for ICS upgradeable Galaxy Smartphones included the aforesaid devices.

Android, Android Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy Smartphones get Android ICS 4.0 Early 2012

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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones to Get Android ICS 4.0 Early 2012Samsung Galaxy Smartphones to Get Android ICS 4.0 Early 2012

**Update**

Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab will not get updated to Android ICS 4.0

Samsung officially announced the list of Galaxy devices that would be officially upgradeable to the Android ICS.  A good news for all of us who are using Galaxy Smartphones.  The early implementers for the update would include the Samsung Note and Galaxy S II.

The complete list of other devices eligible for the update are:

  • GALAXY S II
  • GALAXY S II LTE
  • GALAXY Note
  • GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus
  • GALAXY Tab 7.7
  • GALAXY Tab 8.9
  • GALAXY Tab 10.1
  • GALAXY R

Android 4.0 ICS would bring some good features including facial unlock feature that can be easily fooled via your image as well and NFC data transfer capabilities.

Lets wait to get an early update and taste the flavor of Ice Cream Sandwich on our devices ;). We will keep you posted for any updates once they are rolled out.

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Update Your Nexus S to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0

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Galaxy Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich Upate

Good News! Nexus S GSM users can now manually update their phones to Android Ice Cream Sandwich. We will give some quick instructions that would allow you flash the update of Nexus S Device. This update is especially for those who are eagerly waiting for Android ICS. The aforesaid update only works out for GSM devices and does support any CDMA models. An important thing to keep mind is your phone has the original Android Gingerbread and that you are not trying to update it via a custom ROM as you might damage the device. Please follow the instructions below and enjoy the ICS update. Please go through instructions carefully before updating and make sure device has a battery charge of 50 percent or more. I would suggest a fully charged phone anytime for a phone flash.

Instructions to flash your Nexus S:

  • Once you have downloaded the update file you can rename it incase needed to “android4” or any convenient name.
  • Connect you device via mass storage mode and paste the aforesaid file on to SD Card root directory.
  • Turn off the your phone and then power it on by keeping the Volume Up and Power Button together till the time you see a menu screen.
  • On the menu screen you can find an option named “Recovery” which can be highlighted by using the Volume Up key and selecting it by pressing the Power key.
  • Once the option is selected it brings an exclamation mark on the screen that needs to be selected by pressing the Power Button and then pressing the Volume Up Key.
  • The next screen will has various options including “Update from /SD Card”. Select the option by keeping the Power Button pressed.
  • On selecting the option you will be to access the root directory or main directory of your SD card.
  • Select the update file i.e. android4.zip by pressing the Power Button.
  • The file will flash your Nexus S to Android ICS 4.0 and will ask you to reboot the phone once all done.
  • Enjoy! Your Phone is Now Updated! Have the flavor of Android Ice Cream Sandwich. 😉
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Adobe Flash Player Update For Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0

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Adobe Flash Player Update For Android 4.0

Adobe delights Android Ice Cream Sandwich users by providing an update that would allow flash support on all devices running the OS.  The update also brings enhancements including performance, stability and bug fixes. Devices like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus released recently within UK and US are few devices to benefit with the release.

The update is supposed to be the last update for Flash with the company’s intention to thrive future development with focus on HTML5.

Download Adobe Flash Player for your Android ICS 4.0 Device by clicking the link below.

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