Samsung Epic 4G Touch available for pre-order on Wirefly, early adopters get a $50 price break
There’s nothing new whatsoever about high-demand phones becoming available for preorder, but it’s not every day that you get a discount for being the first kid on the block to get one. As if there’s any concern about pushing inventory of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch — Sprint’s variant of the Galaxy S II — Wirefly is making the phone even more enticing by slashing $50 off the cost, bringing it down to $150 when signing up for a two-year agreement. Doing the math a different way, lighter on the checkbook plus a Samsung Galaxy S II equals happiness. Head to the source link to check out the deal.
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Engadget Investigates: Samsung Nexus S 4G WiMAX performance issues
In Engadget Investigates, we explore major issues, working with tech manufacturers and service providers to improve your experience with the gadgets we’ve all come to depend on. If you’d like us to look into an issue, please send us a tip, including “Investigate” in the subject line.
Samsung’s highly-anticipated Nexus S 4G joined the WiMAX family this month, pairing Google’s popular Nexus handset with Sprint’s 4G network. But with the honeymoon over, customers have noticed that the Gingerbread device isn’t living up to Sprint’s former flagship mates, such as the Epic 4G, with last year’s model besting the new guy on both speed and network reception tests. Customers also noticed issues with battery life, though so far we’ve found it to be consistent with other WiMAX smartphones. We took both out for a stroll around New York City, and on a quick weekend getaway to Miami Beach, and we’re sorry to report that we’ve confirmed your fears about performance. Sprint and Google have confirmed that they’re looking into the performance issues, and we hope they can patch things up with some over-the-air update therapy, but in the meantime, jump past the break to see what we found.
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Sprint pulls Epic 4G Froyo update, cites data connectivity and SD card issues
Sprint pulls Epic 4G Froyo update, cites data connectivity and SD card issues originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Going to ask Sprint about Froyo? Here’s what they’ll tell you
Sprint’s been more vocal than others about working on Froyo updates for its phones, whether it’s a blog post, or taking to Twitter. But if you’re thinking about bugging someone on the phone or in a store, you’re not likely to get anywhere. Above is a memo that went out yesterday regarding the Samsung Epic 4G and Transform, and the Sanyo Zio. Clearly, there’s no date scheduled for Froyo to ship, so don’t ask.
You will, however, hear that Sprint "works closely with our manufacturing partners" in getting updates out the door and "as quickly as possible" and all the usual bullet points. No surprise there, other than the Zio’s possibly going to get Froyo. We were on the fence about the Transform, but it’s listed, too, so there you go.
Sprint’s said it, and we’ll say it again, too — it’ll be ready when it’s ready.
Going to ask Sprint about Froyo? Here's what they'll tell you posted originally by Android Central
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Froyo for the Epic 4G coming ASAP
With news that the Samsung Vibrant may start seeing Froyo roll out as early as Jan. 21, all eyes are on the other major U.S. carriers and their news (or lack of) about the Froyo update for the rest of the US Galaxy S line of phones. Sprint has come forward via Twitter and let everyone know they are still working closely with Samsung and will release Froyo for the Epic 4G once it meets the "rigorous testing criteria" it has for the popular handset.
Yes, I know everyone wants to hear words like "tomorrow" when we’re talking Froyo for the Galaxy S, but since it has taken so long already, releasing a bug-filled update would be almost criminal. After the latest fiasco, I think we’ll be seeing Froyo very, very soon.
Speaking of Froyo and Galaxy S phones, don’t forget to join us tonight on a special edition of the Android Central Podcast, where we will be discussing the whole "Froyo on the U.S. Galaxy S phone mess" in depth, See you at 9 EST. [@sprint]
Froyo for the Epic 4G coming ASAP posted originally by Android Central
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TrulyEpic ROM brings the Froyo you crave to your Sprint Epic 4G [from the forums]
Android Central forums moderator Ragnarokx has been hard at work building a great Froyo ROM for the Sprint Epic 4G, and it looks like a total winner. Whether you want to blame Sprint, Samsung, or both for the hold-up of the official Froyo build for the Epic 4G, it’s time to take matters into your own hands and see what your phone hardware is really capable of, and this is the perfect way to do it. The TrulyEpic ROM has a huge feature list, here’s a sampler:
- Based On Froyo DK28
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Custom launcher (AMLauncher) optimized for speed, includes 3D app drawer
- Removed Samsung and Sprint apps (can restore w/available zips)
- Modified kernel supports EXT4 filesystem
- Edify script/ClockworkMod3 compatible
- Galaxy Tab email app, resized for the Epic’s smaller screen
- ClockworkMod3 baked into ROM for "reboot to recovery" apps
And that’s less than half of the changes and enhancements. I’ve told you guys once before that Ragnarokx is the man to see if you’re tired of waiting for Froyo, and with the release of TrulyEpic I urge you to consider tossing the shackles, rooting your Epic 4G, and enjoying what it seems nobody in a corporate office wants you to have. Ragnarokx is prepared to do whatever it takes to help — you can find him lurking in the Epic 4G hacking forums. Check out the TrulyEpic ROM here, it should help you make that decision.
TrulyEpic ROM brings the Froyo you crave to your Sprint Epic 4G [from the forums] posted originally by Android Central
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Sprint cuts Samsung Epic 4G price
In response to the recent launch of the HTC EVO Shift 4G at $149.99, Sprint has reduced the cost of the similar Samsung-made Epic 4G to $199.99 on a two-year contract, down $50 from the previous price. Both phones feature 4G connectivity and a slide-out keyboard, though the Epic boasts a larger 4-inch SuperAMOLED screen, compared with the EVO Shift’s 3.6-inch LCD.
In terms of software, the Epic is stuck with Android 2.1 for the moment, while the EVO Shift ships with 2.2.
Ordering your Epic 4G through Amazon will save you another $100, making the phone yours for just $99.99. If you’re in the market for a 4G phone with a slide-out keyboard on Sprint, then both the Epic and the EVO Shift should serve you well. You can find out more about the Epic 4G and the EVO Shift 4G in our Android devices section. [Sprint on Twitter]
Sprint cuts Samsung Epic 4G price posted originally by Android Central
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Tired of the wait for Froyo on your Epic 4G? Try this
The new year has come and gone, and the Epic 4G still doesn’t have an official Froyo build from Samsung and Sprint. They tried to meet their goals, but things happen and at least Samsung has let us know they still want everyone to have a "simple/reliable upgrade". That’s good news, because we want you guys to have a simple and reliable upgrade as well. But in the meantime, all who have turned to the dark side of root can take matter into their own hands. Epic 4G forums moderator ragnarox has taken the time to whip up a very comprehensive guide using some popular hacks that not only will get you your Froyo fix, but will put Samsung’s rfs file system to bed and replace it with the much snappier, and more reliable ext4 file system.
Samsung keeps their phones pretty hacker-friendly, and with instructions this detailed it might just be time to give it a go. Hit the source link, have a read — and ask ragnarox any questions you might have — then decide for yourself if you’re finished waiting. [Android Central's Epic 4G forums]
Tired of the wait for Froyo on your Epic 4G? Try this posted originally by Android Central
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Samsung’s U.S. Galaxy S pages showing Froyo, but updates still missing
Update: And the pages once again say Android 2.1. Thanks, Joel!
Original: That supposed Dec. 26 mark for the Sprint to roll out Froyo for Epic 4G has come and gone — no great surprise there — but Samsung’s stirring the pot a bit. The U.S. product pages for the Epic 4G, Vibrant and Fascinate are all showing the phones running Android 2.2. A typo? Perhaps. The Captivate and Continuum are shown as sporting Android 2.1 still.
Now you gotta remember, Samsung has a less-than-stellar reputation with this whole update thing. But we have to hold out hope that the updates are getting ready to roll. If you see the update hitting your phone, be sure to head into the forums and spread some epic news. [Samsung, Vibrant product page, Epic 4G product page, Fascinate product page] Thanks to everyone who sent these in
Samsung's U.S. Galaxy S pages showing Froyo, but updates still missing posted originally by Android Central
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Epic 4G’s Froyo update looking pretty good for a Dec. 26 push
Rumors have been runnin’ round regarding the Sprint Epic 4G’s long-awaited Android 2.2 Froyo update. And it looks like Dec. 26 is getting nailed down as a probable date. Yes, we know how these "push dates" go — they’re as likely to be good as bad, and it’s not like everybody gets pushed the update at the same time. But here’s what we’ve been sent from a couple of people:
A software update to DL11 (Froyo) is available for the Samsung EPIC 4G via
Google OTA.
OTA Duration time: 7-8 minutes, with installation time of 6-8 minutes.
Customers will become eligible for the upgrade across a 4-day period based on their status with the Google servers.
67% of users are currently on SW DI18 so the first OTA package we will
publish will be an upgrade from DI18 – Froyo (DL11).
So if all goes according to plan (we’re all knocking on wood here), the push would begin next Sunday and last for four days or so. Anybody wondering what their "status with the Google servers" is? More on the Froyo update in the Epic 4G forums
Epic 4G's Froyo update looking pretty good for a Dec. 26 push posted originally by Android Central
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