Updates to Android 2.3.5 Rolling Out to Samsung Fascinate Users
The Samsung DROID Charge waited a long time for its Gingerbread update (that it got yesterday) but Samsung Fascinate owners have been waiting even longer. Reports are flowing in of users receiving Android 2.3.5 via over the air
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Updates to Android 2.3.5 Rolling Out to Samsung Fascinate Users
Samsung Fascinate Gingerbread Update Ready to Roll
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Samsung Fascinate Gingerbread Update Ready to Roll
Gingerbread Getting Closer for Verizon’s Samsung Fascinate
A Gingerbread update for the Samsung Fascinate is just one of those things you kind of assume was already out. After all, the Samsung Galaxy S II launched months ago and most manufacturers have shifted their attention to Ice Cream Sandwich. But things don’t work like that, and the Fascinate has yet to receive its Android 2.3 update. Things are looking better, though. Field testing has reportedly begun for a software build EH03, as the above screen capture provided to Droid Life suggests. The Android version is 2.3.5, a far cry from Android 4.0 but a significant update nonetheless. If all holds true, we should at least see a leak of the new software relatively soon.
[via DroidLife]
Gingerbread Update Now Available for the Samsung Fascinate On Telus
If you’re a Samsung Galaxy Fascinate 4G user on Telus, today is your lucky day! The Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update for the Fascinate 4G is now officially available. Unfortunately, this wont be an “over the air” update pushed to your device so you’re going to have to do some fumbling around with Samsung Kies to download and apply the update. Full instructions can be found on TelusMobility.
[TelusMobility via TalkAndroid]
Samsung Fascinate 3G+ on TELUS Gets Gingerbread
Updates, fun fun fun! TELUS users that have opted to make the Samsung Fascinate 3G+ their device should be happy today knowing that the upgrade to Android 2.3.3 is now available, a testament to Samsung’s desire to improve their reputation regarding after-market update support. Instructions how to check for the OTA is below, but be sure to read the support page at their site for precautionary measures you should take before updating. [Mobile Syrup, Thanks Dave!]
As of August 2011, a new firmware version is available for the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 3G+. Before you update your smartphone, you need to know your current firmware version.
- From the Home screen, tap Applications.
- Tap Settings.
- Select About phone.
- You don’t need an upgrade if the:
- Firmware version is 2.3.3
- Build number is GINGERBREAD.LKF9.
Deal Alert: Best Buy’s “Free Phone Wednesday” Starts Tomorrow At A Store Near You
I’ve always been one of the more… “frugal” people I know. Which is why I love bringing you good deals like this. Tomorrow Best Buy is having their “Free Phone Wednesday” event and they’re giving away some great Android handsets for almost nothing. The handsets included in this deal are the Motorola Atrix 4G on AT&T, Samsung Nexus S 4G on Sprint and the Samsung Fascinate on Verizon.
This could be seen as more of a clearance event than anything but hey, free is free. Keep in mind is some states you will still have to pay sales tax for the full price of the phone along with the appropriate activation fee’s so, don’t expect to leave your wallet at home. Anyone have any experience with any of these phones? Care to advise some would-be buyers?
[Via Droid-Life]
CyanogenMod Nightly Builds Now Live for Samsung Fascinate
A couple weeks back we learned the Samsung Fascinate would be added to the stable of devices supporting CyanogenMod 7. Nightly builds are now live for the device, offering users of the handset an alternative to its current Android 2.2 build and the bugs that have in some cases rendered it a frustrating mess. Download links to the latest builds can be found via the CyanogenMod source link below.
[CyanogenMod via AndroidCentral]
ED05 Update Ready for Samsung Fascinate, Squashes Incoming Call Bug
The ability for Samsung Fascinate owners to exchange their buggy handsets for something bit newer and totally fresher may be short lived as a new update with build number ED05 is prepped and waiting in the wings. The software patch will correct the incoming call bug that has been bothering some users and deal with some minor SMS snags. Google Books will also come pre-loaded with the update. No word on when it will begin rolling out, but look for it on a Fascinate near you in the near future.
[via DroidLife]
Verizon Replacing Buggy Fascinates With Other, Newer Devices
“It’s like raaaaaain on your wedding day..” Looks like some Samsung Fascinate owners are experiencing troubles fit for an Alanis Morissette song. Ironically, after receiving a minor software update that was supposed to fix incoming call quality, some Fascinate users are reporting they’ve stopped receiving calls altogether. That’s enough to steam anyone but don’t worry, Verizon is well aware of the issue. Big Red is offering free “upgrades” so-to-speak to anyone affected with this incoming call bug in the form of a replacement Droid Charge, Droid Incredible 2 or Droid X2. Not too shabby, right?
Before you get too excited these devices are “Certified Like-New Replacments” and you will have to bring the phone in to a Verizon store to verify your phone is affected. But hey, now you wont have an excuse for missing your nagging girlfriend’s calls anymore. Shoot.
[Via Engadget]
Samsung Fascinate Gets Gingerbread Leak
Nope, Verizon hasn’t forgotten about you Fascinate owners. It looks like they’re working on a Gingerbread update for the device and P3Droid has leaked the first known build for it. From the looks of it, there’s not much here that’s new. You do get Samsung’s new darker color scheme for the notification pane and we imagine the latest version of Swype, but we can’t tell what else has changed since Froyo. Head on over to XDA for instructions and support, but know that you’re responsible for anything that happens to your device. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]