How to update Android?

Dozza · 2nd May 2012, 12:02 PM

Hey guys I need to update Android but Im finding it a little confusing trying to find the right version and where to download it. Currently using the stock version (i'm guessing) on a samsung galaxy s.

Also I'm guessing updating Android wipes everything?

I'm sure someone here can help me out. Thanks!

Daveo · 2nd May 2012, 12:12 PM

Download Samsung Kies, it will let you do a backup and download a new update if there is one available.

I agree though, the version numbers did my head in, when I updated my SGS2 I fumbled my way through and everything works ok...so far.

OCMunkee · 2nd May 2012, 12:43 PM

Let Kies do it for you, if you update to the wrong version it can screw with everything (particularly if your modem changes, means you might not have access to the right frequencies).

http://www.samsung.com/au/support/us...tware/KIES/JSP

Just download this and install it.
Backup your phone (not always necessary, but a HIGHLY recommended precaution)
Choose firmware upgrade.

Enjoy whatever your latest official firmware is.

Now, once you can do this, you can start looking at more custom versions, which might give you newer Android versions, but unofficial releases. This is usually done with ODIN, which is basically flashing software. Just make sure that you get the right version (usually a single file to make it easy).

Unofficial/International Firmware updates:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/

Mobile Developer/etc. forum
http://www.xda-developers.com/

Good luck

Contortion · 2nd May 2012, 6:19 PM

If you've never upgraded software on your Galaxy S, I highly recommend you to do so ASAP. This is assuming that it still runs 2.2 Froyo. 2.3 Gingerbread brings must needed stability tweaks and some new features. To do so, download Kies.

If you want some custom software, try searching up in the Galaxy S category in xda developers. I'm pretty sure there probably is some 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich ROM on there by now.

breno · 2nd May 2012, 6:42 PM

A strong warning to the OP..
I've got a SGS2 and with the latest version of Kies i'm not able to connect my phone with no solution in site yet and Voda just informed me of ICS update

Now it may be just me or you might get the same issue. ATM i'm downloading a previous version of Kies to see if that works from http://www.samsung.com/au/smartphone...downloads.html
Hopefully you dont have any issues tho

Rezin · 2nd May 2012, 6:44 PM

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Originally Posted by breno

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You can update straight from the phone, can't you? Settings > About phone > Software update.

breno · 2nd May 2012, 6:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rezin

You can update straight from the phone, can't you? Settings > About phone > Software update.

Mmm, nah I tried that. It says no update available

kangathekat · 2nd May 2012, 6:59 PM

worst thing i ever did was update my samsung galaxy S2 lol.

ever since my brother made me the other week it randomly freezes all the time and heats up like a mofo and wont work again until i remove the battery

Dozza · 5th May 2012, 12:20 AM

Ah completely forgot about updating through Kies!

All good now and the latest version is great! Thanks guys!

Only one problem - in this version I can't seem to click on text messages and view them full screen anymore... what gives?

2nd May 2012, 12:02 PM	#1
Dozza Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 180	How to update Android? Hey guys I need to update Android but Im finding it a little confusing trying to find the right version and where to download it. Currently using the stock version (i'm guessing) on a samsung galaxy s. Also I'm guessing updating Android wipes everything? I'm sure someone here can help me out. Thanks!

2nd May 2012, 12:43 PM	#3
OCMunkee Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Melbourne, VIC Posts: 1,263	Let Kies do it for you, if you update to the wrong version it can screw with everything (particularly if your modem changes, means you might not have access to the right frequencies). http://www.samsung.com/au/support/us...tware/KIES/JSP Just download this and install it. Backup your phone (not always necessary, but a HIGHLY recommended precaution) Choose firmware upgrade. Enjoy whatever your latest official firmware is. Now, once you can do this, you can start looking at more custom versions, which might give you newer Android versions, but unofficial releases. This is usually done with ODIN, which is basically flashing software. Just make sure that you get the right version (usually a single file to make it easy). Unofficial/International Firmware updates: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ Mobile Developer/etc. forum http://www.xda-developers.com/ Good luck __________________ In Memory, Stuart Alexander King, (25/5/1988 - 20/7/2005)

2nd May 2012, 6:42 PM	#5
breno Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Across the gulf Posts: 714	A strong warning to the OP.. I've got a SGS2 and with the latest version of Kies i'm not able to connect my phone with no solution in site yet and Voda just informed me of ICS update Now it may be just me or you might get the same issue. ATM i'm downloading a previous version of Kies to see if that works from http://www.samsung.com/au/smartphone...downloads.html Hopefully you dont have any issues tho __________________ [Logitech 'G' Owners Club Member #785] Now is the time for repentance... As we face distress we must not lose hope and press on, TRIUMPH AWAITS!

2nd May 2012, 12:12 PM	#2
Daveo Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,683	Download Samsung Kies, it will let you do a backup and download a new update if there is one available. I agree though, the version numbers did my head in, when I updated my SGS2 I fumbled my way through and everything works ok...so far.

2nd May 2012, 6:19 PM	#4
Contortion Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5	If you've never upgraded software on your Galaxy S, I highly recommend you to do so ASAP. This is assuming that it still runs 2.2 Froyo. 2.3 Gingerbread brings must needed stability tweaks and some new features. To do so, download Kies. If you want some custom software, try searching up in the Galaxy S category in xda developers. I'm pretty sure there probably is some 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich ROM on there by now.

2nd May 2012, 6:59 PM	#8
kangathekat Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,475	worst thing i ever did was update my samsung galaxy S2 lol. ever since my brother made me the other week it randomly freezes all the time and heats up like a mofo and wont work again until i remove the battery

5th May 2012, 12:20 AM	#9
Dozza Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 180	Ah completely forgot about updating through Kies! All good now and the latest version is great! Thanks guys! Only one problem - in this version I can't seem to click on text messages and view them full screen anymore... what gives?