Can I not update to 2.3 on Samsung galaxy 550?

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hamish225

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#75857 24-Jan-2011 21:40

I just tried to update the android software on my phone by plugging it in and using the samsung software that came with it to check for updates, and it said this device can not be updated?

its running 2.1 i think.

*Insert big spe*dtest result here*

johnr

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#430749 24-Jan-2011 21:43

Has 2.3 been released for this handset or any handsets?

Damager

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#430761 24-Jan-2011 22:02

johnr: Has 2.3 been released for this handset or any handsets?

Nopes. Only the Nexus S.

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johnr

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#430763 24-Jan-2011 22:04

Hamish 2.3 is not out for your handset

Damager

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#430765 24-Jan-2011 22:07

The majority of the android handsets out today are on 2.1.

2.2 is still being rolled out for many handsets around the world.

kyhwana2

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#430804 24-Jan-2011 23:39

Because the OEMs are slack about updating to the newest versions of Android. In the case of some manufacturers (sony erricson, samsung, etc) they won't update android on their phones, so you can go buy their newest phones. :)

On the other hand, if you can root and change the bootloader, you can flash custom ROMs that people release themselves, which are usually faster/better/more up to date than manufacturer ROMs.

See http://www.xda-developers.com/

old3eyes

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#430867 25-Jan-2011 09:06

Samsung seems to work on the theory that once the handset has been released there are no updates because there will be a new model out next month with a later release on it. It's only because the likes of the Galaxy S is their flag ship product and a lot of people complained that Samsung rolled out a 2.2 release in some parts of the world. I'm waiting for an update to my Galaxy 5800 but I'm not holding my breath..

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