Sprint released the update to the Samsung Galaxy Samsung Epic 4G today to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
The list of features in the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update are impressive, with the addition of download manager, active app management, shortcuts, one-touch copy/paste, widgets, icons, app groups, updated calendar options, camera geotagging, improved email synching, and camera auto-focus improvements. Read Gingerbread tips.
The software version is: S:D700.0.5S.EI22. It is released in stages. 100% of the smartphones will receive the update within approximately 10 days .
The update upgrades of the Google OS from Froyo to Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
Enhances and Glitch Fixes Include:
- Audible Sprint AIRAVE notifications when answering call.
- SMS messages sent without area code.
- PRL and Profile update.
- EAS (Exchange Activesync) email displaying HTML.
- Bluetooth headset sound improvements.
- Fully visible date on lockscreen.
Reminders:
- Software updates may take approximately 10 minutes to download and 10 minutes to install; updates complete faster when connected to Wi-Fi.
- The battery should be charged to approximately 50% before starting the update and should not be removed during the update .
- Your device must be on the most current software version to receive the update.
- Updates are available OTA (over the air) only and are 'pushed' to devices in stages. Device selection is random.
Update your software:
Software will be automatically downloaded to your phone
1. A system update screen will prompt the user to 'install now' or 'install later'
If 'install later' is selected, a reminder will be sent once or twice a day to install the update
If 'install now' is selected, the phone will power off and back on to complete the software update
OR
Check for updates
1. Go to the Home screen
2. Tap Menu > Settings > About phone > System updates >Update Android
3. Your phone will automatically download and install any available updates. You may need to power your phone off and back