Friday we received a press release stating that the update to Samsung Galaxy S phones to Android 2.2 Froyo would be in the "near future." It could be that the near future is today as the blogosphere is awash with rumors that Sprint Samsung Epic 4G owners will be getting an Over-the-Air (OTA) update to Android 2.2.
Meanwhile, MobileBurn contacted a Sprint rep who said, "We have not shared specific timing in the release of Android 2.2 for
Samsung Epic 4G. We will share specific details when they are
available."
Once a file exists, it is very likely that it will be released at some point, and the best we can estimate is the "near future."
The OTA update is one of the easiest ways for you to install the update to Android 2.2 on the Samsung Epic 4G. You receive a notification and then follow prompts to download and install the update. Samsung also posts updates via its Kies app, where you download the update to your computer and then transfer it to your phone.
XDA Developers found the Google link and then posted instructions on
how to install the update from ZIP file. Several websites posted
instructions on how to update a Samsung Epic 4G from the files. The
methods are contrary to carrier-supported updates that we have seen through
the years. Before attempting the process, we suggest that you first contact Sprint
directly. It may void your warranty.
We contend that it is a misnomer that Engadget called the release "Official." In order for an operating system to work correctly on any handset, it must be official from the carrier (Sprint) and the handset maker (Samsung). As we read through the mess today, we found no proof that the files being used were actually "official." We've got a call out to Samsung, so let's wait for a word from either Samsung or Sprint.
You really don't want to spend hours installing software only to have to delete it later. Before you do anything at, all be sure to have a backup of your contact and files.
We know that owners of the Samsung Epic 4G, Samsung Fascinate, Samsung Captivate and Samsung Vibrant have been eagerly awaiting an update to Froyo, which is supposed to fix GPS problems. The GPS problems on the Samsung Vibrant and Captivate can be helped with a new Samsung app, Samsung GPS Restore.
The Samsung Galaxy S update to Android 2.2 includes many well-liked features,
including an Adobe Flash compatibility, speed improvements, better
keyboard, Samsung Media Hub, better Microsoft Exchange support, and
storing of apps on the microSD card (see list of update features).
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