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Dell Streak 7 gets an update. Fixes known issues.

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Dell Streak 7 Gets An Update

Dell Steak 7 owners need to rejoice as the Dell Streak 7 gets an update that would help resolve performance issues and bugs on the smartphone. The device was recently updated to Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) back in October 2011. The update would resolve majority of issues and is complete package that needs to be installed. It takes care of sound related concerns while being connected to a docking station and producing choppy noise. Besides the aforesaid issue the package would solve minor bugs and will help improve the overall device functionality.

In order to update the device please follow the steps below:

  • Backup entire data prior to the update
  • Download the update package via Dell:  Download Link
  • For convenience you may rename the file to “Update.pkg”
  • Connect the device in mass storage mode and copy the installer package on the root directory of the SD card.
  • Safely remove the device and turn off the Dell Streak.
  • Starting the device in recovery mode:  Keep the volume + button pressed and power of the phone. Keep the keys pressed until you see recovery menu.
  • Select the Update.pkg file that you placed on the SD card.
  • Select Software upgrade using volume keys and camera button to select. Be patient, as it will take a while.
  • Congratulations your Dell Streak 7 has now been updated.
  • Restore your data and enjoy.

A big thanks to “sainthooligan” for sharing the news.  via [AndroidCentral]

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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Firefox 9 gets a new look. Optimized for Tablet Browsing.

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Open source and non-profit giant Mozilla announced Firefox 9 yesterday. The browser is evolving with each release with support added for Tablets in the current version. The version includes up to 30 percent faster browsing with Type Interface, enhanced support for HTML 5, a new design layout having core focus and improvements that are optimized for tablet browsing on our Android devices.  The company’s vision is driven to make the product free with the essence of making our web browsing experience the best. In our earlier posts we also discussed how people could contribute in improving Firefox by joining in the Firefox Aurora program for developers, users and people who rejoice the browser . Each of us can give opinions and get hands on opportunity to work with the browser even before the beta release.

Firefox 9 out beats the older Firefox 8 with Type Interface allowing heavy websites with images, scripts, games, and animated graphics to render and load effectively and fast.

The new design for Android devices is trendier with support for tabbed browsing with ease to close, view and switch over tabs. The tab visibility is beautiful with thumbnail preview and dynamic switchovers. Awesome bar is another feature that everyone of would like. It comprises of Firefox Sync that helps users to sync data between Firefox 9 for PC/Mac allowing Web History, Tabs, Passwords and Bookmarks to be easily accessible allowing information portability.

The Mozilla Blog Says there is more for Mobile Web to Evolve:

“Developers will enjoy new HTML5 tools in Firefox that make it easier to create fun and interactive mobile Web experiences for phones and tablets”

I suggest the best thing would be to download the app and keep on experimenting along with it to exactly experience the changes. We would also like to know what are your views on the new release. Please find screenshots attached below for ready reference.

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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. 😉