Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of March 26th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/01/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-26th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/01/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-26th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/01/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-26th-2012/#comments Refresh Roundup: week of March 26th, 2012Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Continue reading Refresh Roundup: week of March 26th, 2012

Refresh Roundup: week of March 26th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9360androidandroid 4.0Android4.0attbellbell mobilityBellMobilityblackberryblackberry 7.1blackberry curveBlackberry7.1BlackberryCurvecanadacaptivatecurve 9360Curve9360cyanogenmodcyanogenmod 9Cyanogenmod9epic 4gEpic4ggalaxy notegalaxy s iigalaxy tab 10.1GalaxyNoteGalaxySIiGalaxyTab10.1googlehtchtc sensationHtcSensationice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichlgm9meizumeizu m9meizu mxMeizuM9MeizuMxminipostmobilepostcrossmxnorwayoptimus lteOptimusLteraiderrefresh roundupRefreshRounduprrsamsungsamsung captivatesamsung epic 4gsamsung vibrantSamsungCaptivateSamsungEpic4gSamsungVibrantsensationsmartphonesmartphonessprinttablettabletstelnorukupdateupdatesvibrantvodafonevodafone ukVodafoneUkSun, 01 Apr 2012 20:40:00 EST<![CDATA[CyanogenMod team bails on Samsung Vibrant, cites inability to dial '911' as cause]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/cyanogenmod-team-bails-on-samsung-vibrant-cites-inability-to-di/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/cyanogenmod-team-bails-on-samsung-vibrant-cites-inability-to-di/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/cyanogenmod-team-bails-on-samsung-vibrant-cites-inability-to-di/#comments CyanogenMod developers responsible for the Samsung Vibrant have abandoned support for the phone after efforts to enable 911 emergency access turned fruitless. The team suggests the issue can't be overcome without source code from Samsung, as all means to resolve the issue with open source code have failed. While it's no doubt an unfortunate revelation for Vibrant owners, the move is certainly the most responsible route for developers and users alike. Absent any intervention from the Korean manufacturer -- which has previously shown love to the CyanogenMod project -- it appears that the Vibrant has met an impasse for the time being.

CyanogenMod team bails on Samsung Vibrant, cites inability to dial '911' as cause originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>911androidcyanogenmoddeveloperdevelopersdevelopmentgooglemobilepostminiromromssamsungsamsung vibrantSamsungVibrantsmartphonesmartphonest-mobiletmobilevibrantFri, 16 Dec 2011 03:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 8, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-8-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-8-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-8-2011/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • Acer took to its Facebook page in Malaysia to announce that the Honeycomb 3.2 OTA update for the Iconia Tab A500 has been delayed until August 25. [via Phandroid]
  • The LG G-Slate is starting to receive Honeycomb 3.1. [via AndroidCentral]
  • We've also heard the HTC Flyer's on the receiving end of a 2.3.4 bump in Germany. [via HTC Inside (translated)]
  • Motorola's announced that Honeycomb 3.1 has arrived on the Xoom in Europe, after several months of waiting. [via ITProPortal]
  • Tomorrow, Sprint's pushing out a maintenance fix known as RD.00.02 for the Motorola Titanium. From a leaked screenshot, the main "enhancement" is correcting a bug that kept users from dialing from a meeting on the Exchange calendar. [via SprintFeed]
  • Android 2.3.4 is making its way to unbranded HTC Sensation units in Europe this week as an OTA update, and will likely spread to carrier-branded devices over the next couple weeks. [via Phandroid]
  • Both Bell and Virgin Mobile Canada are rolling out Gingerbread to its Galaxy S Vibrant. The download is available to any of its users by accessing Samsung Kies. [via MobileSyrup]
  • HTC began pushing Gingerbread to the Inspire 4G on Monday. If you still haven't received your update OTA yet, instructions can be found on how to do it manually via its website. [Thanks, Brian]
  • Are you an HTC Desire owner that's been eagerly awaiting Gingerbread? It's here now, but the manufacturer isn't going to push it out OTA -- rather, you'll need to do it on your own, so head to the via for a video tutorial on how to do it step-by-step. [via PocketNow]
  • T-Mobile has announced that its OTA Gingerbread rollout for the G2x is now officially over. If you missed your opportunity, you may still download it using the LG updater tool. [via TmoNews]
  • This is definitely a rumor, but an HTC support rep apparently emailed a concerned Incredible user to assure them that Gingerbread was still indeed in the plans for the year-old device. No timeframe was given, however. [via Phandroid]
  • AT&T took to its Twitter account to state that the Infuse 4G is on track to receive Gingerbread sometime this month. [via AndroidCentral]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc. hackery
  • We heard last week that the Motorola Photon 4G had been rooted, but it required the use of the phone's fancy (and expensive) HD dock. This obstacle has since been removed, and you can root your brand new phone without it. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Speaking of the Photon 4G, a System Boot File (SBF) is now available for the device. The SBF is a backup that comes in handy if something goes awry and your phone ends up getting bricked. By using the SBF, your phone will be restored back to its original factory defaults. [via SprintFeed]
  • A dev preview of CyanogenMod 7 for the HTC Sensation 4G is now being shown at a YouTube near you.
  • Did someone say CyanogenMod 7? Well, this week also witnessed a user updating their Motorola Triumph to Android 2.3.5, but almost nothing works properly on it; since the kernel source hasn't been released for it yet, the update isn't quite up to par. CM7 is also said to be coming to the Motorola Atrix 4G and LG Optimus 3D soon as well. [via Phandroid]
Other platforms
  • The tools used to flash Windows Phone Mango's RTM version has been leaked, and you can find instructions on how to get it on this XDA thread. Remember that you do this at your own risk. [via WMPowerUser]
  • A few rumors circulated the web this week that Mango would be released on September 1. WP7's own Joe Belfiore was the one responsible for shooting down that rumor via Twitter. [via WMPowerUser]

Refresh Roundup: week of August 8, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d4ga500aceracer a500acer iconia tabacer iconia tab a500AcerA500AcerIconiaTabAcerIconiaTabA500androidandroid 2.3.4android 3.1android 3.2android updatesAndroid2.3.4Android3.1Android3.2AndroidUpdatesattbellbell canadaBellCanadacm7cyanogenmodcyanogenmod 7Cyanogenmod7desirefirmwarefirmware updatesFirmwareUpdatesg slateg2xgalaxy sGalaxySgingerbreadGSlatehoneycombhoneycomb 3.1honeycomb 3.2Honeycomb3.1Honeycomb3.2hspahspa+htchtc desirehtc incrediblehtc inspire 4ghtc sensation 4gHtcDesireHtcIncredibleHtcInspire4gHtcSensation4giconiaiconia tab a500IconiaTabA500incredibleinfuseinfuse 4gInfuse4ginspireinspire 4gInspire4gkiesleakleakedleakslglg g slatelg g-slatelg g2xlg optimus 3dlg updater toolLgG-slateLgG2xLgGSlateLgOptimus3dLgUpdaterToolmangomango rtmMangoRtmmanual updateManualUpdatemobilemotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gmotorola photon 4gmotorola xoomMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMotorolaPhoton4gMotorolaXoomoptimus 3dOptimus3dotaota updateOtaUpdatephotonphoton 4gPhoton4grefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRounduprounduprrrtmsamsungsamsung galaxy s vibrantsamsung infusesamsung infuse 4gsamsung kiesSamsungGalaxySVibrantSamsungInfuseSamsungInfuse4gSamsungKiessensationsensation 4gSensation4gsoftwaresoftware updatesoftware updatesSoftwareUpdateSoftwareUpdatessprintt-mot-mobilet-mobile g-slatet-mobile g2xT-mobileG-slateT-mobileG2xtmovibrantvirginvirgin mobilevirgin mobile canadaVirginMobileVirginMobileCanadawimaxwp7wp7.5xoomxoom ukXoomUkSun, 14 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Vibrant passes FCC again with AT&T 3G bands: a pre-acquisition tester? (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/samsung-vibrant-passes-fcc-again-with-atandt-3g-bands-a-pre-acqui/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/samsung-vibrant-passes-fcc-again-with-atandt-3g-bands-a-pre-acqui/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/samsung-vibrant-passes-fcc-again-with-atandt-3g-bands-a-pre-acqui/#comments This is out of left field, but bear with us -- it all makes sense, in a creepy, business-y sort of way. First, the facts: a Samsung SGH-T959P just got FCC approval with 3G support on the 850 and 1900MHz bands (it might also support 2100MHz, but we can't tell from the documents we've skimmed in the filing -- and since it's not a US band, the FCC doesn't really care anyway). T-Mobile's original Samsung Vibrant was the SGH-T959, and the Galaxy S 4G was the SGH-T959V -- so you can imagine that this is another device in the same vein. Samsung SGH product codes that start with "T" and end with "9" are T-Mobile devices... but if this is for T-Mobile, where's the AWS 3G support?

So here's our wild theory: T-Mobile and AT&T may have fast-tracked a T-Mobile-branded device -- in this case, an offshoot of the Galaxy S 4G -- with HSPA+ for AT&T's bands. AT&T has mentioned this week that one of the first fruits of its planned acquisition of T-Mobile USA will be a roaming agreement that allows T-Mobile customers to use AT&T's network, and naturally, that would require devices that support AT&T's spectrum; interestingly, this roaming agreement is going into effect whether the acquisition completes or not, so these guys have to deal with it. We'd doubt that either of these carriers would be keen on releasing yet another variant of the original Galaxy S as we move toward mid-2011 here, but it's entirely possible that T-Mobile and AT&T employees could be getting these to test the network integration over the course of the year. Crazy, yes... but just crazy enough to be plausible.

Update: Here's another thought. This could be an HSPA+ device (a la Galaxy S 4G) for a Canadian network, since several of those guys have also deployed Samsung devices that start with "T" and end with "9" -- the model number exclusivity to T-Mobile is strictly within American borders. We'll find out soon enough!

Samsung Vibrant passes FCC again with AT&T 3G bands: a pre-acquisition tester? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidattfccgooglerumorsamsungsgh-t959pt-mobiletheoryvibrantThu, 24 Mar 2011 19:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S 4G review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-review/#comments
It's only been six months since Samsung launched its highly successful Galaxy S assault upon the US market with a series of carrier customized phones: the Vibrant and Captivate GSM twins for T-Mobile and AT&T, the WiMAX-rocking Epic 4G for Sprint and the Fascinate for Verizon. More derivatives arrived later, with the Mesmerize, Continuum, Nexus S, and LTE-equipped Galaxy Indulge. Still the Vibrant was the first, and the closest in appearance to the original Galaxy S, losing the front-facing camera, but gaining a search button. Unfortunately, Samsung was slow to upgrade early devices like the Vibrant beyond Eclair, and to fix the well-documented AGPS problems. As such, the release of the Samsung Galaxy S 4G for T-Mobile -- basically an updated Vibrant with HSPA+, a front-facing camera, a bronze battery cover, Froyo out of the gate, but no dedicated internal flash storage -- is bittersweet. While beneficial to those who waited, it's a slap in the face to those who purchased the Vibrant. But is it a worthy upgrade? How does it fit into T-Mobile's high-end Android lineup? Read on for our full review after the break.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S 4G review

Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S 4G review

Samsung Galaxy S 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4G5 megapixel5Megapixel720pAirSyncAndroidAndroid 2.2Android2.2AWSDriveSmartfront facing cameraFrontFacingCameraFroyoGalaxy SGalaxy S 4GGalaxySGalaxyS4gGoogleHSPA+Media HubMediaHubQikreviewSamsungSamsung Galaxy SSamsung Galaxy S 4GSamsungGalaxySSamsungGalaxyS4gT-MobileT-Mobile TVT-mobileTvTouchWizvibrantVibrant 4GVibrant4gvideoThu, 10 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S 4G now available from T-Mobile]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-now-available-from-t-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-now-available-from-t-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-now-available-from-t-mobile/#comments Samsung's Galaxy S 4G might not have the very latest version of Android or too much hardware differentiation from the original T-Mobile Vibrant, but hey, it brings a front-facing camera and HSPA+ connectivity, so of course it costs $200. T-Mobile will have disappointed many with its clarification that the Galaxy S 4G will cost a pair of Benjamins on contract, exactly as much as its Samsung-built predecessor did seven months ago, and not as the carrier had originally indicated, $150. Also similar is the fact that T-Mo is launching this phone with an Android build that's one iteration behind the cutting edge, meaning the Froyo update headaches of last autumn may return in the form of Gingerbread jitters this spring. All the same, if the Magenta team sees fit to chop the Galaxy S 4G's price the same way it's been doing with its other Android handsets, we could be in for a fine bargain in the near future.

[Thanks, Matt]

Samsung Galaxy S 4G now available from T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2froyogalaxy sgalaxy s 4gGalaxySGalaxyS4ginceptionlaunchnow availableNowAvailablereleasesamsungsamsung galaxy ssamsung galaxy s 4gSamsungGalaxySSamsungGalaxyS4gt-mobilevibrantWed, 23 Feb 2011 06:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S 4G will actually cost $200, unfortunately]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/19/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-will-actually-cost-200-unfortunately/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/19/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-will-actually-cost-200-unfortunately/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/19/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-will-actually-cost-200-unfortunately/#comments Here's a quick heads-up, if you had your heart set on Samsung's Galaxy S 4G: T-Mobile says it'll actually cost $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. That means you're paying $250 out the door for an HSPA+ capable Vibrant, not counting taxes and related fees. T-Mobile says the original $150 price was a mistake on its part, and while you're welcome to bring as many false advertising lawsuits as you'd like, we doubt you'll get very far.

Samsung Galaxy S 4G will actually cost $200, unfortunately originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Galaxy SGalaxy S 4GGalaxySGalaxyS4gmistakepricepricedpricingSamsungT-MobileVibrantSat, 19 Feb 2011 20:47:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile releases: Streak 7 and Galaxy S 4G in February, G-Slate in late March?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/t-mobile-releases-streak-7-and-galaxy-s-4g-in-february-g-slate/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/t-mobile-releases-streak-7-and-galaxy-s-4g-in-february-g-slate/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/t-mobile-releases-streak-7-and-galaxy-s-4g-in-february-g-slate/#comments Odds are you'll have your first chance at Honeycomb with Motorola's Xoom next month, but LG's G-Slate for T-Mobile -- which might very well be 3D-enabled -- shouldn't be too far behind. New intel coming out of TmoNews today pegs the G-Slate for a March 23rd launch with an unknown price tag, preceded by the Dell Streak 7 on February 2nd (which is being billed as the carrier's "first 4G tablet" thanks to its HSPA+ support) at $299.99 on contract after rebate. Turning to non-tablet news, the Galaxy S 4G -- which you might recall is basically a Vibrant remixed with HSPA+ -- looks line up for February 23rd. In other words, it's going to be a busy, wallet-emptying couple months for you T-Mobile types... so save up while you can.

T-Mobile releases: Streak 7 and Galaxy S 4G in February, G-Slate in late March? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: T-Mobile's official FAQ on the update is up -- so yeah, it's official!

Samsung Vibrant's Android 2.2 update now available, it seems (update: official) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2froyogalaxy sGalaxySgooglekieskies miniKiesMinimini kiesMiniKiest-mobileupdateupgradevibrantFri, 21 Jan 2011 15:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant will get Froyo tomorrow, says T-Mobile CMO]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/samsung-vibrant-will-get-froyo-tomorrow-says-t-mobile-cmo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/samsung-vibrant-will-get-froyo-tomorrow-says-t-mobile-cmo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/samsung-vibrant-will-get-froyo-tomorrow-says-t-mobile-cmo/#comments Sorry, gents, but your conspiracy theories are wholly kaput -- not only is a Samsung Galaxy S getting Android 2.2 stateside, but the speedy software update will start rolling out tomorrow on T-Mobile USA. That's the word direct from T-Mo chief marketing officer Cole Brodman, who tossed the news to PC Magazine this afternoon, saying that the delay was a "quality control and timing issue." Apparently, there's extra work involved in skinning the operating system and adding exclusive apps like WiFi calling -- though he didn't confirm either would specifically appear in the Vibrant's build of Froyo. Here's some more welcome news, though: the gentleman promised that in general, Android updates on T-Mobile will be more prompt from now on, as the firm's shooting to update all phones to new versions within five months of Google making source code available. Does that mean we should expect some Gingerbread men by May? We're not totally sure, but we imagine that T-Mobile's rivals aren't sitting still -- we'll probably hear some fascinating, captivating and totally epic news about Froyo any minute now.

Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant will get Froyo tomorrow, says T-Mobile CMO originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.2Android2.2FroyoGalaxy SGalaxySSamsungsamsung vibrantSamsungVibrantsoftwareSoftware Updatesoftware updatesSoftwareUpdateSoftwareUpdatesT-MobileTMobileupdateVibrantThu, 20 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S 4G for T-Mobile official, details are scant]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-for-t-mobile-official-details-are-scant/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-for-t-mobile-official-details-are-scant/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-for-t-mobile-official-details-are-scant/#comments Here's what we know: the Samsung Galaxy S 4G is coming to T-Mobile's HSPA+ network (we heard as much this morning from the carrier itself, actually, but now Samsung's got an announcement all its own). There's a Super AMOLED screen of unknown size and Android 2.2 Froyo. Here's what we don't know: anything else, unfortunately. We'd guess pretty strongly this is the Vibrant 4G since that was Big Magenta's nomenclature for the 3G version, but no one is officially uttering that name. Press release after the break. O Barcelona, where art thou?

Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S 4G for T-Mobile official, details are scant

Samsung Galaxy S 4G for T-Mobile official, details are scant originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: After the break, spot a picture of what the Sidekick might look like, likely courtesy of HTC -- there's no mistaking that QWERTY keyboard layout.

Continue reading T-Mobile confirms Galaxy S with 4G, Android-based Sidekick 4G are coming (update: pic)

T-Mobile confirms Galaxy S with 4G, Android-based Sidekick 4G are coming (update: pic) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbreaking newsBreakingNewsgalaxy sgalaxy s 4gGalaxySGalaxyS4ggooglephilipp hummPhilippHummsamsungsidekicksidekick 4gSidekick4gt-mobilevibrantvibrant 4gVibrant4gThu, 20 Jan 2011 10:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Vibrant 4G for T-Mobile gets FCC clearance?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/samsung-vibrant-4g-for-t-mobile-gets-fcc-clearance/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/samsung-vibrant-4g-for-t-mobile-gets-fcc-clearance/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/samsung-vibrant-4g-for-t-mobile-gets-fcc-clearance/#comments A new Sammy christened SGH-T959V just passed through the FCC, and we've got a good feeling this is the Vibrant 4G that we know is on its way to Big Magenta before too long. Why's that? Well, most notably, SGH-T959 is the model number for the original Vibrant -- and like the Vibrant, this device has support for AWS, which any T-Mobile 3G / 4G device would need. Furthermore, take one look at that outline up there -- certainly looks like a Galaxy S of some sort, doesn't it? More on this soon, we suspect.

Samsung Vibrant 4G for T-Mobile gets FCC clearance? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidfccgalaxy sGalaxySgooglesamsungt-mobilevibrantvibrant 4gVibrant4gTue, 18 Jan 2011 23:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Vibrant 4G for T-Mobile in the wild? (Update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/samsung-vibrant-4g-for-t-mobile-in-the-wild-and-full-of-gingerb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/samsung-vibrant-4g-for-t-mobile-in-the-wild-and-full-of-gingerb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/samsung-vibrant-4g-for-t-mobile-in-the-wild-and-full-of-gingerb/#comments Perhaps Samsung's Vibrant 4G won't be tied to Froyo, after all. Although the initial leak suggested Android 2.2, Boy Genius Report's managed to obtain what it suggests is an in-the-wild shot with a lock screen that looks remarkably reminiscent of the aesthetic touches from Android 2.3 Gingerbread. No TouchWiz UI here, but word on the street (i.e. from its source) is Sammy's hard at work to remedy that disconnect and make the skin jibe with the new version. And if that's not enough, TmoNews is claiming a leaked document that indicates Vibrant 4G will launch February 23rd. Back to the picture, though: if that timestamp is at all accurate, and this is really just hours fresh, perhaps that lucky right-handed gent can snap a few more convincing shots while it charges.

Update: As a number of readers have pointed out, there's some odd discrepancies between this image and the Gingerbread lock screen we all know, chief among them the inclusion of AM / PM in the top bar (that option doesn't exist in actual 2.3. we just checked to be sure). Brief Mobile's got a more nuanced breakdown, but the point is, this looks to be either a half-baked ROM or the work of a certain Robin Goodfellow.

Samsung Vibrant 4G for T-Mobile in the wild? (Update) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gin the wildInTheWilditwleakleaksrumorrumorssamsungt mobilet-mobileTMobilevibrantvibrant 4gVibrant4gMon, 17 Jan 2011 22:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Vibrant 4G appears in leaked docs, touts 21Mbps HSPA+, front-facing camera]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/samsung-vibrant-4g-appears-in-leaked-docs-touts-21mbps-hspa-ca/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/samsung-vibrant-4g-appears-in-leaked-docs-touts-21mbps-hspa-ca/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/samsung-vibrant-4g-appears-in-leaked-docs-touts-21mbps-hspa-ca/#comments Samsung did say it's ready to supply all US carriers with 4G phones, not just Verizon, and we may already be looking at one of those devices before us. Billed as a T-Mobile exclusive, the Vibrant 4G looks to be a gentle refresh of the current Vibrant handset, with the notable upgrades being the inclusion of 21Mbps-capable HSPA+ connectivity -- to speed your mobile broadband up into T-Mobile's definition of 4G speeds -- and a front-facing camera paired to Qik video chat software. The onboard version of Android is 2.2 and internal specs seem to generally match the earlier-released namesake. Speaking of the original Vibrant, these leaked docs also show it's sold over one million units in its time in the US and is the nation's best-selling Galaxy S variant. Great, now can someone please leak it to Samsung that Android 2.3 is already out?

[Thanks, Brian]

Samsung Vibrant 4G appears in leaked docs, touts 21Mbps HSPA+, front-facing camera originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2front-facing cameraFront-facingCamerafroyogalaxy sGalaxySleakqikrumorsamsungsamsung vibrantsamsung vibrant 4gsamsung vibrant plusSamsungVibrantSamsungVibrant4gSamsungVibrantPlusspeculationt-mobilevibrantvibrant 4gvibrant plusVibrant4gVibrantPlusWed, 12 Jan 2011 04:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Vibrant and Fascinate get Froyo in Canada, hopefully with fewer bugs this time]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/samsung-vibrant-and-fascinate-get-froyo-in-canada-hopefully-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/samsung-vibrant-and-fascinate-get-froyo-in-canada-hopefully-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/samsung-vibrant-and-fascinate-get-froyo-in-canada-hopefully-wit/#comments A quick gander at Samsung's Canadian support site for the Galaxy S line reveals that two Android 2.2 updates are currently available: one for the Vibrant -- offered by Bell, Virgin Mobile, and SaskTel -- and one for the Fascinate as sold be Telus. This all follows just a few days after Sammy had to pull the Vibrant's Froyo update on word that it seemed be killing the internal microSD storage, so hopefully, this build will be just a little more drama-free. Oh, and Samsung had originally said that Telus Fascinate owners would be waiting until next year to upgrade their units, so it's pretty neat that they were able to rein that in a bit and get it pushed at the tail end of '10. So have fun, Canadians -- you've beaten your friends with T-Mobile Vibrants and Verizon Fascinates to the punch on this one, and we encourage you to lord it over them at every opportunity.

[Thanks, Robert B.]

Samsung Vibrant and Fascinate get Froyo in Canada, hopefully with fewer bugs this time originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2bellcanadafascinatefroyogalaxy sGalaxySgooglesamsungsaskteltelusupdateupgradevibrantvirgin mobileVirginMobileMon, 27 Dec 2010 03:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung pulls Froyo update for Bell's Vibrant after reports of fried internal storage]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/samsung-pulls-froyo-update-for-bells-vibrant-after-reports-of-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/samsung-pulls-froyo-update-for-bells-vibrant-after-reports-of-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/samsung-pulls-froyo-update-for-bells-vibrant-after-reports-of-f/#commentsWe have no idea why Samsung's having such a hard time delivering its overdue promised Froyo upgrades worldwide for the Galaxy S series, but it's not looking any easier for them this weekend: the only Canadian Galaxy S to get upgraded so far, Bell's Vibrant, has just had its update pulled. Seems a healthy number of users attempting the upgrade using Sammy's Kies desktop software ended up with inaccessible internal storage, which sucks for a variety of obvious reasons -- and that would be the apparent reason for the removal of the update. Here's the official statement:
"There have been intermittent issues reported during the firmware upgrade process with Kies for the Samsung Galaxy S i9000M series of phones. Samsung's development team is currently aware of this issue and working towards a solution. Accordingly, The firmware update feature, which affects the ability to upgrade to Android 2.2, is temporarily disabled until a solution is released. We apologize for the inconvenience."
Maybe we can just go straight to Gingerbread or Honeycomb at this point?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Samsung pulls Froyo update for Bell's Vibrant after reports of fried internal storage originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2bellcanadafroyogalaxy sGalaxySsamsungupdateupgradevibrantSat, 18 Dec 2010 19:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Vibrant gets official Froyo update on Bell (sorry, T-Mobile customers)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/samsung-vibrant-gets-official-froyo-update-on-bell-sorry-t-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/samsung-vibrant-gets-official-froyo-update-on-bell-sorry-t-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/samsung-vibrant-gets-official-froyo-update-on-bell-sorry-t-mob/#comments Those promised December Froyo updates for Canada's Galaxy S models? Yeah, they've started hitting -- or at least one of them has. Owners of Bell's Vibrant are the first to get hooked up, though you'll need to use Sammy's Kies desktop software to facilitate the setup -- they're not doing over-the-air updates for some reason we won't even pretend to understand. Interestingly, the support page for the update process says that both Rogers' Captivate and Telus' Fascinate are having their updates tested as we speak and that they are "working on a release for later in December 2010," which goes against an earlier statement that the Fascinate wouldn't get 2.2 until "early 2011." But hey, if they beat that estimate, who are we to complain?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Samsung Vibrant gets official Froyo update on Bell (sorry, T-Mobile customers) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2bellcanadafroyomobilesamsungupdateupgradevibrantMon, 13 Dec 2010 18:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Visa clears DeviceFidelity's In2Pay mobile payment microSD card for use in smartphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/visa-clears-devicefidelity-s-in2pay-mobile-payment-microsd-card/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/visa-clears-devicefidelity-s-in2pay-mobile-payment-microsd-card/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/visa-clears-devicefidelity-s-in2pay-mobile-payment-microsd-card/#commentsNo iPhone? No problem. If you'll recall, we heard back in May that Visa was in cahoots with DeviceFidelity, with the two trumpeting a not-exactly-svelte In2Pay case that would add contactless payment support to Apple's darling. Today, the rest of the world is finally being taken into consideration. The aforementioned firms have just cleared a new In2Pay microSD solution for use in the real world, with the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and the Samsung Vibrant in particular named as compatible. In theory, it seems that nearly any smartphone with a microSD slot could be ushered into the arena, and Visa itself expects to add additional phone models for use with this technology, "including phones based on the Symbian and Windows operating systems." This unveiling is happening after a solid 18 months of testing around the globe, but there's no definitive word on which banks will be offering this to customers. Between this and the sudden interest in NFC, America seems more poised than ever before to slip ever further into an endless pool of debt, and with way less friction than before! We kid, we kid... kind of.

Continue reading Visa clears DeviceFidelity's In2Pay mobile payment microSD card for use in smartphones

Visa clears DeviceFidelity's In2Pay mobile payment microSD card for use in smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9650accessoryandroidbankbankingbanksblackberryblackberry boldBlackberryBoldboldcontactlesscontactless paymentContactlessPaymentDeviceFidelityIn2PayiphonemicroSDmobile paymentsMobilePaymentspaymentsamsung vibrantSamsungVibrantvibrantVisaTue, 07 Dec 2010 10:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Canada's Galaxy S Froyo updates start rolling out this month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/canadas-galaxy-s-froyo-updates-start-rolling-out-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/canadas-galaxy-s-froyo-updates-start-rolling-out-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/canadas-galaxy-s-froyo-updates-start-rolling-out-this-month/#commentsSamsung's probably wishing it could just forget its claim that it'd have Froyo rolled out to all carriers last month, but at least it's providing a little bit of updated guidance to its Canadian users. Turns out Bell's Vibrant and Rogers' Captivate are on track for the middle of this month, while owners of Telus' Fascinate will need to wait a little longer: "early 2011," to be exact, which really isn't exact at all since it could easily mean anywhere between January and, say, April or so. Of course, Gingerbread will be all over the place by then -- and we might even be seeing our first glimpses of Honeycomb -- so be prepared for your version envy to continue unabated.

[Thanks, Seb]

Canada's Galaxy S Froyo updates start rolling out this month originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2bellcanadacaptivatefascinatefroyogalaxy sGalaxySgooglemobilerogerssamsungtelusupdateupgradevibrantSat, 04 Dec 2010 22:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung ships 3M Galaxy S devices in the US, becomes top Android supplier in the country]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/samsung-ships-3m-galaxy-s-devices-in-the-us-becomes-top-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/samsung-ships-3m-galaxy-s-devices-in-the-us-becomes-top-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/samsung-ships-3m-galaxy-s-devices-in-the-us-becomes-top-android/#comments You know what happens when you manage to launch essentially the same high-end smartphone on every national carrier in the US plus the top regional? Well, this happens: Samsung has just proudly announced that it's pushed some three million Galaxy S models in the US -- sold as the Fascinate, Captivate, Epic 4G, Vibrant, and Mesmerize on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular, respectively -- which gave it 32.1 percent of the US Android market in the third quarter according to Gartner, enough to vault it to the number one position. When your competitors are HTC and Motorola -- both of whom have knocked some Android phones out of the park this year -- that's pretty impressive. Follow the break for the full press release.

Continue reading Samsung ships 3M Galaxy S devices in the US, becomes top Android supplier in the country

Samsung ships 3M Galaxy S devices in the US, becomes top Android supplier in the country originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Chris]

Gallery: MeeGo-based Intel Atom phone and tablet spotted from Russia with love

MeeGo-based Intel Atom phone and tablet spotted from Russia with love originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomhi loHiLointelintel atomIntelAtommee goMeeGomoscowrussiatabletvibrantThu, 02 Dec 2010 16:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung releases 'GPS Restore' app for Captivate and other Galaxy S models]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/samsung-releases-gps-restore-app-for-captivate-and-other-galax/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/samsung-releases-gps-restore-app-for-captivate-and-other-galax/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/samsung-releases-gps-restore-app-for-captivate-and-other-galax/#comments Seems Samsung still hasn't solved the GPS woes on many of its Galaxy S models to the satisfaction of every user -- complaints of inordinately long (or impossible) lock times continue to trickle into our inbox to this very day. To that end, folks might be interested in the news that Samsung Mobile is tweeting about a "GPS Restore Application" that it's thrown together for wiping the GPS subsystem and making it factory-fresh. Now, we'll be the first to admit -- we don't quite understand how "restoring" a screwed-up GPS to its original screwed-up state is doing any good, but we'll leave it to Sammy's confusing verbiage:
"During online surveillance, there is an abundance of GPS tweaks that impair GPS performance. Often times, no backup is performed to restore values prior to modifications. Samsung has released an application that restores GPS settings to recommended factory defaults for optinum [sic] performance."
Right, then. It's only compatible with the Captivate and Vibrant at the moment -- no word on others like the Epic 4G, Mesmerize, or Fascinate, but folks on AT&T and T-Mobile should be able to nab it from the Market.

Samsung releases 'GPS Restore' app for Captivate and other Galaxy S models originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcaptivategalaxy sGalaxySgpsgps restoregps restore applicationGpsRestoreGpsRestoreApplicationsamsungvibrantTue, 30 Nov 2010 16:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung rolls out JI6 update to fix Vibrant GPS issues]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/samsung-rolls-out-ji6-update-to-fix-vibrant-gps-issues/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/samsung-rolls-out-ji6-update-to-fix-vibrant-gps-issues/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/samsung-rolls-out-ji6-update-to-fix-vibrant-gps-issues/#comments It's a tad later than initially promised, but it looks like Vibrant users frustrated by those serious GPS issues will soon have a fix -- Samsung has just announced that it's begun rolling out the JI6 over-the-air update to remedy the problem and finally bring it in line with the Captivate. No word on what else the update might include and, as with all OTA updates, there's also no guarantee as to exactly when you'll get it, with Samsung only saying that it will be distributed randomly over the next "several weeks."

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Samsung rolls out JI6 update to fix Vibrant GPS issues originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidfixgalaxy sGalaxySgpsji6otasamsung vibrantSamsungVibrantsoftware updateSoftwareUpdateupdatevibrantThu, 07 Oct 2010 13:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S sporting Gorilla Glass to protect that precious AMOLED]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/samsung-galaxy-s-sporting-gorilla-glass-to-protect-that-precious/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/samsung-galaxy-s-sporting-gorilla-glass-to-protect-that-precious/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/samsung-galaxy-s-sporting-gorilla-glass-to-protect-that-precious/#comments Remember this horribly painful video? The Gorilla Glass protection on the Dell Streak is undoubtedly a selling point, and now Corning, the maker of said glass, has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S (which includes the Vibrant, Captivate, Fascinate, and Epic 4G in its brood) employs the same alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield. The glass is similar to the "helicopter windshield" stuff Apple uses on the iPhone 4, which was rumored to be Gorilla Glass at one point, and while neither tech is impervious to shattering, they certainly can take a beating -- but just try and do that pen stab torture test while we're not looking, alright? We don't have the stomach to witness another beautiful Android handset so roughly handled. PR is after the break.

Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S sporting Gorilla Glass to protect that precious AMOLED

Samsung Galaxy S sporting Gorilla Glass to protect that precious AMOLED originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>captivatecorningepic 4gEpic4gfascinategalaxy sGalaxySglassgorilla glassGorillaGlasssamsungsamsung galaxy sSamsungGalaxySvibrantTue, 24 Aug 2010 11:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed: Galaxy S unlock codes are stored in your phone, Vibrant capable of AT&T 3G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/confirmed-galaxy-s-unlock-codes-are-stored-in-your-phone-vibra/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/confirmed-galaxy-s-unlock-codes-are-stored-in-your-phone-vibra/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/confirmed-galaxy-s-unlock-codes-are-stored-in-your-phone-vibra/#comments Sure, the Samsung Vibrant's a T-Mobile device and the Samsung Captivate belongs to AT&T, but there's no longer any reason you can't swap them around -- all you need is a simple script and a USB cable to completely unlock your phone. A cracker-jack team at XDA-Developers discovered that Galaxy S unlock codes aren't kept in a secure remote server, but merely stored in a .BAK file on the device itself, which you find with a hex editor and key right in when inserting a new SIM card of your choice. We tested it out on both Vibrant and Captivate and were up and running in less than five minutes each time, and wonder of wonders, the Vibrant gave us a 3G data connection (with 2Mbps down) using an AT&T SIM. Sadly, we can't say the inverse for the Captivate, which pulled down standard EDGE speeds on T-Mobile, but this is already far more than the hacking community could have hoped for. The best part? None of this requires you to actually root the phone, and if you're worried about warranty you can re-lock the handset with the very same code.

[Thanks, Brad]

Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

Confirmed: Galaxy S unlock codes are stored in your phone, Vibrant capable of AT&T 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3GATTcaptivategalaxy sGalaxyShackhackedhackssamsungsamsung galaxy sSamsungGalaxyST-MobileunlockunlockedunlockingvibrantSun, 22 Aug 2010 18:35:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile tells reps the Vibrant GPS update is 'coming soon']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/t-mobile-tells-reps-the-vibrant-gps-update-is-coming-soon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/t-mobile-tells-reps-the-vibrant-gps-update-is-coming-soon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/t-mobile-tells-reps-the-vibrant-gps-update-is-coming-soon/#comments No word on what AT&T is communicating to its peeps regarding the similarly-afflicted Captivate, but it looks like T-Mobile fired off a communique to its sales reps in the past few hours letting them know that the Vibrant's update to solve its GPS woes is expected in September, echoing earlier an statement from Samsung. Interestingly, the reps are being told not to refer to the September guidance, but to instead rattle off a variant of Samsung's statement that says "the next few weeks" instead, presumably to give these guys some wiggle room in case it hits in August or -- perish the thought -- later than September. Keep your fingers crossed, folks.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

T-Mobile tells reps the Vibrant GPS update is 'coming soon' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agpsbugbug fixBugFixexclusivefirmwarefixgalaxy sGalaxySgpsissuemobileproblemt-mobileupdatevibrantThu, 19 Aug 2010 01:13:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile offering Vibrant for $99, if you're quick about it (update: one cent at Amazon)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/t-mobile-offering-vibrant-for-99-if-youre-quick-about-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/t-mobile-offering-vibrant-for-99-if-youre-quick-about-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/t-mobile-offering-vibrant-for-99-if-youre-quick-about-it/#comments If the Vibrant's $200 price tag on contract was the only thing keeping you planted on the fence, you might want to head over to T-Mobile's interwebs right this second seeing how they're offering a one-day special -- $99, online only -- which makes it $100 cheaper than AT&T's Captivate and $150 less than Sprint's Epic 4G. Any way you slice it, that's a killer carrier-direct price for a high-end Android phone with a 1GHz core and one of the best phone displays we've ever seen... and remember, it includes Avatar, which means you're getting this for the price of a few Avatar Blu-rays. Yeah, that's the way to look at it.

Update: Don't want to drop even a single Benjamin on T-Mobile's foremost Android? How's a penny sound? We're seeing the Vibrant for $0.01 (and two years of your life) right now at Amazon.

[Thanks, Aaron and Kevin L.]

T-Mobile offering Vibrant for $99, if you're quick about it (update: one cent at Amazon) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddealgalaxy sGalaxySgooglesalesamsungt-mobilevibrantWed, 18 Aug 2010 19:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S GPS-gate: two problems, not one (and what to do about it)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/samsung-galaxy-s-gps-gate-two-problems-not-one-and-what-to-do/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/samsung-galaxy-s-gps-gate-two-problems-not-one-and-what-to-do/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/samsung-galaxy-s-gps-gate-two-problems-not-one-and-what-to-do/#comments You may have noticed the update on our Epic 4G review from yesterday where we lauded the fact that Samsung seemed to have fixed the GPS problem plaguing every other Galaxy S flavor released thus far, but it turns out there are actually two distinct issues. One has a fix -- sort of -- while the other is hopefully what we're going to get next month. Here are the two failure modes, based on what we know so far:
  • "Use wireless networks" is now turned off by default, but even with it on, the phone may be slow or unable to determine even a rough location. Originally, we'd believed this was the only problem. Samsung tells us that it's a new Google mandate that Android devices be shipped with the "use wireless networks" option disabled, which means you're relying on traditional GPS alone to determine your location -- a lost cause indoors, in urban canyons, or under dense tree cover. Indeed, we discovered it was turned off on our Captivate, Vibrant, and Epic 4G after fresh hard resets, and there's no indication to the user that it's probably in their best interest to enable it; we're accustomed to being presented with the option during account setup on other Android devices, but it doesn't happen here. After enabling it from settings, we found that both the Captivate and Epic 4G were able to get our location with 1,000 to 1,500-meter accuracy practically immediately in Google Maps, though the Vibrant still never came through; it had the weakest signal of the three, which may have accounted for that (though it never dropped the signal altogether).
  • The regular GPS circuitry and software aren't doing their job. Cell tower triangulation and WiFi location database services like Skyhook only take you so far -- at the end of the day, you still need to tune in to the birds a few thousand miles up to figure out precisely where you are. All Galaxy S models seem to be having trouble turning GPS reception into coordinates, even when the phone is able to see four or more satellites in view (four is the minimum you normally need for a precise, three-dimensional lock). In some cases, resetting the phone apparently helps, but it ceases to work again after a day or two of use. To our knowledge, none of the homebrew fixes out there have been able to solve this part of the problem perfectly and permanently. The Captivate and Vibrant are both affected by this one; we're not sure on the Epic, but we're working to nail it down.
What this means for you: for now, simply make sure you have "Use wireless networks" checked in your Galaxy S's settings under the "Location & security" menu. It won't get you the most reliable, precise location you should be entitled to, but it's a start -- and next month's round of firmware updates should hopefully take us the rest of the way.

[Thanks, Carl]

Samsung Galaxy S GPS-gate: two problems, not one (and what to do about it) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agpsandroidattcaptivateepicepic 4gEpic4ggalaxy sGalaxySgooglegoogle mapsGoogleMapsgpssamsungsprintt-mobilevibrantTue, 17 Aug 2010 02:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung commits to September updates for Galaxy S GPS woes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/samsung-commits-to-september-updates-for-galaxy-s-gps-woes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/samsung-commits-to-september-updates-for-galaxy-s-gps-woes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/samsung-commits-to-september-updates-for-galaxy-s-gps-woes/#comments AGPS capability on various versions of the Galaxy S -- including the Captivate and Vibrant released here in the US -- has been deeply hosed since launch, the apparent result of a bunk positioning server being used to associate towers to geographical locations. In practical terms, that's made apps like Google Maps nearly useless indoors and in urban canyons where line of sight to the birds up in orbit is dicey or impossible, and for European users where the phone's been out even longer, the wait's been an especially excruciating one. Fortunately, Samsung's finally come out with some concrete details on Twitter today, saying that updates are expected next month with "details and download to follow." No word for Euros specifically, but we imagine (er, make that "hope") they'll all be fixed around the same time.

Samsung commits to September updates for Galaxy S GPS woes originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agpsandroidcaptivatefirmwaregalaxy sGalaxySgooglegpssamsungsoftwareupdatevibrantFri, 13 Aug 2010 20:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Where's the GPS fix for the Samsung Vibrant and Captivate?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/wheres-the-gps-fix-for-the-samsung-vibrant-and-captivate/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/wheres-the-gps-fix-for-the-samsung-vibrant-and-captivate/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/wheres-the-gps-fix-for-the-samsung-vibrant-and-captivate/#comments Though we admittedly missed it in our initial review -- this is the kind of thing you just expect to work -- we circled back and amended our look at Samsung's Captivate and Vibrant when we discovered that AGPS is completely busted. Not "sort of working," not "flawed," just utterly broken and non-functional; we waited minutes upon minutes without a location lock in our follow-up testing. AGPS is the kind of thing you don't miss until you don't have it, at which point you realize how woefully inadequate straight-up GPS alone is for mobile use when you're frequently (for some of us, nearly always) trying to locate yourself indoors, under a tree, or in the heart of an urban canyon.

This isn't a low- or medium-priority fix -- this is something that Samsung, T-Mobile, and AT&T should've been working to get out immediately. Actually, let's step back a bit: this is a problem for which there's no reasonable explanation why it made it all the way to retail devices, and it raises concerns over just how well these products were tested (you might remember from our review just how many egregious examples of weird English we found, for instance). Put simply, all three of these companies should have these phones pulled from shelves until the problem's fixed, should be communicating tirelessly with customers and the press to make sure that everyone knows the status of the issue, and should have a fix available right this second. Android's ecosystem has proven just how important frequent, reliable firmware updates are, and Sammy's already working from a damaged reputation thanks to the Behold II debacle. Let's make this right, guys.

[Thanks, Steve]

Update: We've just received an official statement from Samsung on the matter:
"Samsung Mobile is aware that under certain conditions, the GPS on our U.S. Galaxy S devices may not be meeting performance expectations. We are diligently evaluating the situation and will provide an update as soon as possible."
Update 2: Several readers have pointed out that there are workarounds for the problem available -- we've got one linked in the More Coverage section below which points to an Android Central article. It's a good start, but not one that's practical for the average phone buyer, bearing in mind that most folks aren't power users (and, sadly, don't read Engadget Mobile). That still leaves the impetus on Samsung to get an official firmware update pushed out on the double.

Where's the GPS fix for the Samsung Vibrant and Captivate? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agpsandroidattbugcaptivateeditorialgalaxy sGalaxySgooglegpsissuemobileproblemsamsungt-mobilevibrantMon, 02 Aug 2010 11:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Bell's Galaxy S gets front-facing camera, rumored August 6 launch date]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/bells-galaxy-s-gets-front-facing-camera-rumored-august-6-launc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/bells-galaxy-s-gets-front-facing-camera-rumored-august-6-launc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/bells-galaxy-s-gets-front-facing-camera-rumored-august-6-launc/#comments It's a crying shame that the American flavors of Samsung's otherwise stunning Galaxy S lack a front facing camera, but even those camped out in the Great White North should know that the European versions (i9000) do have such a feature. Lucky for them, Bell's Galaxy S Vibrant will also have a camera mounted on the front, enabling video chats with a lot less hassle. Oh, and if you're wondering exactly when you'll be able to grab hold of one and brag to your friends down south, a contest from Bell is providing reason to believe that August 6th is the day to watch. Furthermore, the fine print makes mention of a CAD$599 retail value, so we're guessing that you may be able to pick up an off-contract Vibrant for that very price. Fingers crossed, right?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Bell's Galaxy S gets front-facing camera, rumored August 6 launch date originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbellcanadacandiangalaxygalaxy sGalaxySi9000launch dateLaunchDatemobilerumorsamsungsgh-i9000smartphonevibrantThu, 29 Jul 2010 12:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S review shootout: Captivate for AT&T and Vibrant for T-Mobile]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/samsung-galaxy-s-review-shootout-captivate-for-atandt-and-vibrant/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/samsung-galaxy-s-review-shootout-captivate-for-atandt-and-vibrant/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/samsung-galaxy-s-review-shootout-captivate-for-atandt-and-vibrant/#comments We've got to hand it to Samsung with its Galaxy S line. Coordinating the launch of a single family of devices across all four national US carriers (plus a regional or two) is a feat very rarely accomplished, and usually reserved for really unique handsets that those carriers wouldn't be able to effectively source from anyone else; HTC's Touch Pro2 is a prime example of that. Add to that the murky issue of exclusivity periods... and, well, yeah, Samsung definitely has reason to be proud here -- on the business end of things, anyway. Never mind the awesome contractual maneuvering that undoubtedly took place to make this all happen, though -- we all know that it's the hardware (and software) that really counts. Today we're looking at the first two models of the American run, the Captivate for AT&T and the Vibrant for T-Mobile; Verizon's Fascinate and Sprint's QWERTY- and WiMAX-equipped Epic 4G are still forthcoming, though we expect the Fascinate to be largely similar to these first two.

Beyond their simple appeal as sexy, high-end Android phones, what makes the Captivate and Vibrant especially interesting is that they are actually their respective carriers' only high-end Android phones at the moment. In other words: if 1GHz processors and high-res AMOLED displays are how you roll, these are basically the only game in town if you're on AT&T or T-Mobile -- particularly now that Nexus One sales are winding down. Do they rise to the challenge? Let's have a look.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S review shootout: Captivate for AT&T and Vibrant for T-Mobile

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Samsung Galaxy S review shootout: Captivate for AT&T and Vibrant for T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidattcaptivategalaxy sGalaxySgooglereviewsamsungt-mobilevibrantvideoThu, 22 Jul 2010 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Vibrant launching today, awaits new owners in T-Mobile's online store]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/samsung-vibrant-launching-today/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/samsung-vibrant-launching-today/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/samsung-vibrant-launching-today/#comments A tiny bit of uncertainty has been cleared away thanks to good old Twitter, where T-Mobile has made July 15 (aka, today!) the official launch date for its Galaxy S derivative, the Vibrant. The original Tweet seems to have disappeared into the ether apart from that screenshot above, but T-Mo has reiterated the statement in subsequent missives, telling its followers that the Vibrant will be on sale today. We imagine the typical $199.99 price point will remain unaltered, so all you'll really need to do now is decide whether this is the Super AMOLED handset for you, or whether you can wait the extra few days until Sprint et al intro their offerings. Decisions, decisions.

[Thanks, Alex]

Update: And it's now available to buy directly from T-Mobile's online store [Thanks, Volaris].

Samsung Vibrant launching today, awaits new owners in T-Mobile's online store originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Andrew]

Root already working on Samsung Captivate, other US Galaxy S models originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcaptivateepic 4gEpic4gfascinategalaxy sGalaxySgooglemobilerootsamsungvibrantTue, 13 Jul 2010 17:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Vibrant launching on July 15 instead of 21?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/samsung-vibrant-launching-on-july-15-instead-of-21/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/samsung-vibrant-launching-on-july-15-instead-of-21/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/samsung-vibrant-launching-on-july-15-instead-of-21/#comments We've just been tipped with a document claiming that the Samsung Vibrant -- T-Mobile USA's flavor of the Galaxy S -- is now slated for a July 15 launch (with devices actually shipping to stores on the 7th) versus the July 21 date that had been pegged at the official announcement. Interestingly, this lines up with a completely different document that's been slipped to TmoNews today, so we tend to believe it; question is, why the change? Is T-Mobile looking to get a Super AMOLED jump on the competition, seeing how all four US nationals are launching a version of the phone? On the outset, seems like it wouldn't be a dumb move, though we can't imagine many folks jumping ship and heading to T-Mobile to pick it up when they know they can wait a few days and get a virtually identical phone (or in the case of Sprint, an arguably even better phone) on their own provider.

Samsung Vibrant launching on July 15 instead of 21? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgalaxy sGalaxySgooglemobilerumorsamsungt-mobilevibrantWed, 07 Jul 2010 17:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung T-Mobile Vibrant and Verizon Fascinate preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/samsung-t-mobile-vibrant-and-verizon-fascinate-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/samsung-t-mobile-vibrant-and-verizon-fascinate-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/samsung-t-mobile-vibrant-and-verizon-fascinate-preview/#comments You'd think we'd be totally sick of Samsung's Galaxy S phones after seeing AT&T's Captivate and Sprint's Epic 4G, but we're just not done lovin' the 4-inch Super AMOLED, Android devices. Verizon's Fascinate and T-Mobile's Vibrant happen to be the last two Sammy phones to jump into our hands-on, but coincidentally, they're also the most alike. Design-wise, both remind us of the iPhone 3G / 3GS -- they're all screen on the front, strikingly thin, and have black shiny backs. And just like the Captivate and Epic 4G, they've got four touch sensitive buttons along the bottom edge. The Super AMOLED screens continue to impress, and watching a clip of Avatar on both versions was pretty breathtaking. (No, we didn't have an iPhone 4 on hand for comparisons, but make sure to check out the post where we put them head-to-head).

We didn't get to put the 1GHz Hummingbird CPU to the test in our short hands-on time, though both Android 2.1-running phones seemed to perform briskly when opening videos and pulling up the browser. Beyond Samsung's TouchWiz skin, both are preloaded with Swype and other carrier apps -- Verizon's version had Skype Mobile as well as a number of VCAST applications. Oh, and unlike most of the other Galaxy S phones, the Fascinate had a flash on its backside. We don't have much more on these bad boys for now -- we're still waiting on pricing and availability -- but the pictures and videos after the break should hold you over.

Gallery: Samsung T-Mobile Vibrant hands-on


Gallery: Samsung Verizon Fascinate hands-on


Note: Pay no attention to the background -- there isn't any intended symbolism to draw here, it was just the best lighting arrangement we could muster.

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Samsung T-Mobile Vibrant and Verizon Fascinate preview originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S family

Samsung's American Galaxy S phones pose for family portrait originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidattbreaking newsBreakingNewscaptivateepic 4gEpic4gfascinategalaxy sGalaxySgooglesamsungsamsung galaxy sSamsungGalaxySsprintt-mobileverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvibrantvzwTue, 29 Jun 2010 19:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Vibrant is official on T-Mobile, coming July 21 for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/samsung-vibrant-is-official-on-t-mobile-coming-july-21-for-20/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/samsung-vibrant-is-official-on-t-mobile-coming-july-21-for-20/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/samsung-vibrant-is-official-on-t-mobile-coming-july-21-for-20/#comments When it rains, it pours, ladies and gentlemen -- and tonight, it's pouring high-end Android phones from Samsung. Hot on the heels of the Epic 4G for Sprint and a dash of preliminary official info on T-Mobile's flavor of the Galaxy S, the Vibrant is now 100 percent official with a 1GHz Hummingbird processor and 4-inch Super AMOLED display. Though the physical design of the phone is unique to T-Mobile -- just as all North American versions of the Galaxy S are -- the specs should be ringing a bell by now, and the trend continues through to the 5 megapixel camera with 720p video capture and Samsung-skinned build of Android. It launches on July 21 for $199.99 on a two-year contract, though interested folks will be able to pre-order in Radio Shack locations starting July 1 for $50 (which gets returned to you in the form of a gift card). Oh, and don't worry, entertainment buffs: you will definitely get both The Sims 3 Collector's Edition and a little motion picture called Avatar pre-installed on a 2GB microSD card. Bonus! Follow the break for the full release.

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Samsung Vibrant is official on T-Mobile, coming July 21 for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We already knew that T-Mobile's version of the Samsung Galaxy S would be called the Vibrant, and it looks like the carrier is now starting to share a bit more not-too-surprising information about the phone in what they call an "early FAQ." That includes the first official pictures of the device with T-Mobile branding, and details on some of the phone's specs, including the somewhat interesting tidbit that while the Vibrant "benefits from enhanced speeds with T-Mobile's HSPA+ network," it is "not an HSPA+ device." Otherwise, T-Mobile has simply confirmed that the phone will indeed come with Android 2.1, and that it of course packs a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor and that standout 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display. Still no official word on a launch date just yet, but T-Mobile is promising to share at least a few more details when its countdown reaches zero late tonight.

[Thanks, Brent]

T-Mobile offers up official Samsung Vibrant (a.k.a. Galaxy S) details originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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