Samsung starts updating the Samsung Galaxy S II to Android 4.1.2
posted by Alan F.
/ Feb 08, 2013, 12:25 PM
The update makes the Samsung Galaxy II feel like a new phone
The update is going out OTA, but if your country has yet to receive the update, or you want to try to get it early using the manual process, you can connect your device to your PC and try to pull it out out of Samsung Kies. At one time the Samsung Galaxy S II was the most feature-rich Android handset. Even though it has overshadowed by its successor, this update will make the handset chock full of the latest and greatest features once again.
source: SamMobile via DailyMobile
Android 4.1.2 update for Samsung Galaxy S II
Related phones
- Display 4.3" 480 x 800 pixels
- Camera 8 MP / 2 MP front
- Processor Samsung Exynos 4 Dual, Dual-core, 1200 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 32 GB + microSDHC
- Battery 1650 mAh(9.00h 3G talk time)
32 Comments
1. Carlitos
Posts: 629; Member since: Oct 23, 2011
I really have to give Samsung props for supporting their devices, with many of the new featres the current new devices have! Im glad i picked the Galaxy Note 2.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 12:42 PM 23
20. JGuinan007
Posts: 699; Member since: May 19, 2011
on't get your hopes up too high they have yet to do anything for the galaxy note I717
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 4:24 PM 1
29. yowanvista
Posts: 341; Member since: Sep 20, 2011
Nobody told you to buy those bloated locked carrier crap devices. Just get an international LTE device like the rest of the world. Blame your freaking bs U.S carriers for their xyz phone variants. They're feel too special with their non-standard LTE frequencies so they use their own nonsensical devices which will obviously left behind when it comes to updates.
posted on Feb 09, 2013, 9:31 AM 2
28. kalandershihab
Posts: 57; Member since: Mar 09, 2012
the galaxy s2 is still one of the best or wait....it is the best 4.3" phone out there.
posted on Feb 09, 2013, 12:29 AM 4
3. ghostkilla1388
Posts: 50; Member since: Jun 11, 2012
Will the boost model get this update? My friend just got his S2 on boost mobile and loves it expect the older 4.0 android, vs my galaxy note 2.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 12:55 PM 0
5. BREvenson
Posts: 240; Member since: May 17, 2012
That will depend on how Samsung wants to do it; the Boost Mobile model (as well as the Virgin Mobile model) are the SPH-D710, the Epig 4G Touch. Similar to the I9100G, though using slightly different hardware.
Knowing Samsung (and seeing how the Galaxy S II is getting the update "in phases") I'd think that all S II versions will get this update. It would sure keep every user happy that they can keep up with some of the best phones currently on the market.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 1:10 PM 3
14. Berzerk000
Posts: 4275; Member since: Jun 26, 2011
AT&T had 2 models on the GS2, one had the Exynos and HSPA+ and one had the Snapdragon and LTE, which was called the GS2 Skyrocket. Only AT&T and Sprint had the Exynos versions, not just Sprint.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 2:29 PM 1
17. RORYREVOLUTION
Posts: 3131; Member since: Jan 12, 2010
Very true, the SGS2 on AT&T was not only the closest looking one to the GSM unlocked version but it also included the exynos processor just like Sprint's Epic Touch.(still think it was a dumb name) Thank god they dont use those names anymore on the later devices.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 3:04 PM 1
6. frydaexiii
Posts: 1476; Member since: Dec 01, 2011
This is why Samsung is gonna stay the top Android manufacturer. Not only are they updating their last flagship, which most Android OEMs don't, they're giving it the FULL update, allowing it do everything the current flagship can, unlike a certain company which only give stripped down updates to get people to buy the latest device *cough*Apple*cough*. No No, Samsung entices you with awesome new hardware you can't resist, not features they conveniently left out, forcing you to upgrade.
Only downside, it take a friggin long time for the update to roll out...In Singapore, it took almost 2 months for the 4.1.2 update to hit our shores, but this of course isn't a problem for those willing to flash the latest instead of waiting.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 1:12 PM 12
9. Meleagru
Posts: 92; Member since: Dec 03, 2012
The galaxy s2 can now claim it's superior to the latest iPhone.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 1:31 PM 13
11. darkkjedii
Posts: 30715; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
That's shows how much u love the iPhone. This article wasn't even about it yet u had to show the love.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 2:00 PM 1
10. Valdomero
Posts: 595; Member since: Nov 13, 2012
I recently updated my phone using the official Spain release and it rendered my phone useless (couldn't detect ANY sim card).
It didn't matter If I donwgraded, or upgraded, after that "update" my phone couldn't get cellular data.
I don't know what I did wrong, I read like 6 sites with walkthroughs about doing this, and was very carefull reading every single step and following them very closely.
I even rooted the phone and tried to unlock it with an app, and nothing...
Finally I had to sell it, my advice, don't try to update it via this method until you're 120% sure you won't f*ck up your phone. I didn't have much luck. Now I'm using a LG L3 until the S4 arrives... :(
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 1:59 PM 0
26. half_21
Posts: 44; Member since: Nov 16, 2012
Lol..don't blame the update, blame urself for not doing it right...i myself flash the spain release and now im having the jellybean goodness on my gs2.. Just 4 simple steps to update...i didn't even backed up my phone..and now im thinking of having my phone last for another 8-10months before i buy a new one...^^ it does the work i needed it to do so there's really no rush for me in buying a new one..
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 9:17 PM 1
16. RORYREVOLUTION
Posts: 3131; Member since: Jan 12, 2010
You gotta hand it to Samsung, still updated decides that are nearly 2 years old and believe me, the SGS2 with it's exynos processor is still a powerhouse, even more so now that it has JB.
If they release this update to the carrier and prepaid carrier SGS2s, I just might have to go prepaid and get the SGS2 on Virgin Mobile.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 3:02 PM 2
18. Tsoliades
Posts: 228; Member since: Dec 22, 2012
Don't do that lol
Get a Nexus 4 and go prepaid on T-Mo. Sprint/Virgin's network sucks.
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 3:26 PM 1
19. RORYREVOLUTION
Posts: 3131; Member since: Jan 12, 2010
Get a Nexus 4, there's something that is difficult to do, lol.
And trust me, I know they suck but sadly there is no T-Mobile service in my area. They have 4G the city next to me a few miles away but nothing here lol
posted on Feb 08, 2013, 3:39 PM 0
25. skymitch89
Posts: 1451; Member since: Nov 05, 2010
I'm just hoping that the Sprint variant will get updated. I've gotta give it to Samsung, after failing to update their GS1 (specifically the US variants) for almost 2yrs, they're actually continually updating their device now. I just upgraded from the Eve Shift to the Epic Touch and am really happy with ICS, but really cannot wait to get JB especially because of Project Butter and Google Now. That's not to mention Nature UX.
