Samsung Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich update finally comes on Sprint

July 18, 2012 | Filed under: Business | Posted by:

Samsung Galaxy S2 or Epic 4G Touch has become another of Sprint phones that have got the Ice Cream Sandwich update. Beginning from 13th July, the rollout was initially to have been complete by 20th July, but some users would have to wait longer as the chances of the update being completed by the end of the month are higher.

The over-the-air (OTA) update would automatically let users upgrade their OS to Android 4.0, bringing with it Google security patches and email enhancements, according to Sprint’s official message board. The Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 update automatically downloads onto the phone and prompts users to install the update before the several-minute installation process.

Sprint states that all the Epic 4G owners can expect the update “in the next month.” Sprint said.

Once complete, the Android 4.0.4 OS brings with it Face Unlock, the new facial-recognition technology to personally unlock your phone. Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 update also brings with it a redesigned camera with panorama mode, effects and a built-in photo editor. A new and updated Web browser lets users sync of Google Chrome bookmarks.

The update also introduces better keyboard experience, a new calendar app that syncs directly with Google Calendar and Microsoft Exchange, a redesigned Gmail and integration with Google+. Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 also brings with it the facility of Android Beam.

Then there is the addition of a customizable favorites tray that the users would find very handy. The update makes switching between recently used apps easier and smoother, as would be the experience of pulling down notifications without having to unlock the device or jumping onto the camera.

Beginning from July 15, Sprint is also offering a “buy one, get one free” deal on the Epic 4G Touch.

Samsung came out with an update for U.S. Cellular’s WiMAX-less SCH-R760 Galaxy S II, but it is not an Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 update, rather just a resolving of an issue with getting GPS lock.

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  • Karya Theodat

    This update sucks

  • Brianna

    ^ agreed … Switch it back!!!!

  • Lisa

    The new update sucks.. I now own a paper weight… I might as well own a land line now…yeah!!! My keyboard no longer functions in either text, internet search or any other area and yet the phone says these functions are toggled on…Grrrr! Thanks!

  • greg

    @Lisa. Long Press the text area and change the input method to a different keyboard. Should fix it.

  • S.D

    CANT OPEN YOUTUBE …BOOOO

  • nick johnson

    This new update is horrible, it almost srems like its catered to kids the way it looks and feels. Its seems like my phone doesnt run as smooth anymore and looks all choppy.i hope they switch it back us users pay a lot of friggin money for upper end phones then tbis stuff hsppens and ruins the good experience that our hard earned dollars paid for.

  • Warren

    Click Settings, Applications, Manage Applications, Select Swype (I am assuming that’s your problem), Clear Data.

    Swype will then work. If its your standard keyboard,select “Samsung Keyboard” and clear data.

    Should solve your issue either way.

  • Brochacho

    assimilated! experience leaving me futile.

  • Tefy

    I love It <3

  • http://sprint.com jordon nartker

    When can I expect to get this update?

  • Abby

    Ever since the update I have no signal. If i am on a call and I get a text it now beeps in my ear. Is there a way to change that option????

  • Monica

    ya it does… suck my 4g hardly works now

  • Mariellen

    This update STINKS! Killed my email capbility with no fix-Sprint says call my email service for fix, my service says call Sprint for fix!! My battery dies in double time and my 5 month old mobile phone is no longer capable of sync-ing with my car bluetooth. Get rid of the ice cream sandwich or PROVIDE A PATCH! Who wants to look for another SAMSUMG phone deal?!?!?

  • http://google dot

    Still waiting for the update I can’t wait to get it

  • Cindy

    Oh my god, this update has trashed my phone, it is randomly flashing the settings screen and draining my battery instantly…..WHERE IS THE PATCH FOR THIS, IM ABOUT READY TO TOSS IT

  • clairissa

    This update is terrible. My phone keeps freezing it doesnt regonize swype in english the keyboard is a lot different it boots me out of a lot of apps. Thanks to this i get to take a 45min drive to a sprint store to take this update off. Sorry for all the puncuation errors thephone wont fix it.

  • Jim

    I had the the same issue as Lisa. The fix is to do what Warren said – almost – there is no Manage Applications. Go to Settings, Applications, All (top right), select Swype and clear data.

  • Edgar

    Love the phone, cant wait for ICE CREAM SANDWICH for Face Unlock, and for my new upgrade to get the S3.

  • george pattison

    This is not the phone I bought anymore. The best phone has been reduced to nothing. I can’t believe that this has been done to my phone. If this can’t be fixed I am through with Sprint and Samsung. I Don’t think I should have to root my phone. I just want what I had!!!!!!!

  • xavier gourdin

    I love the new keyboard ! The only thing i was a lil disappointed about is you can no longer take screen shots that was favorite trick about this phone .

  • Firebexar

    After update:

    No way to input data, i.e. no keyboard!
    Had to reinstall Swype
    Cannot pair phone with Mazda 3 (2012)

    So, the uplift in this update is what?

  • Marie

    I’ll just keep my phone rooted so I can pick and choose what I want on MY phone. Thank you!

  • http://n/a Steve

    OMG… this update sucks… I actually want the old version back— everything from dialing to just the feel of the phone has changed for the worse… TAD inconvenient all the extra steps we now have to take to do some of the tasks that were point and click in the past. And while I know there is packages out there that can SEMI help with this dilemma… why people have to break things that aren’t broken… next time fix the issues in the phone and leave the crap thats working alone… I kinda want to send my phone back…

  • Melissa

    I hate this update! My phone is ugly now, hard to use, drops calls, and it uses way more battery. A little notice before the entire interface changes would be nice. I bought the Galaxy over the iPhone because I liked how it functioned. Now, I have a freaking iPhone! How do I downgrade to the old version?

  • mike

    least you have it u mouning set of losers

  • Konalta

    I agree the update sucks the only benefit I get from it is the internet moves faster. Other then that it has been a waste it deleted all the files I had in my USB file and now will no longer let me even save anything in this file. Not to mention it keeps kicking me out of my yahoo email account stating login in failure.

  • stephanie

    This update was HORRIBLE! My texting options are now terrible! I have to go to a second page to use any punctuation???? It offers way less word suggestions. I paid a lot of money for this phone & shouldn’t have to deal with this aggravation!

  • Tish

    Still getting used to the new update but I am wondering why I am no longer able to take a screen shot on my phone. I never had an issue with screen shots until the update. If there is a new way of taking them and anybody knows please reply and let me in on the new secret. Thx.

  • Tina

    I am supposed to be doing the update tomorrow but after reading this lot I’m not going yo bother.to take a screenshot after the update you press and hold simultaneously the volume down key and the power key for a few seconds, does not work with a quick press.u

  • chris

    This update sucks waste of my time. Getting Nexus S 4g

  • steph

    The screenshot still works, took me a few tries though. Press the power key and home key at the same time, same as before, and release at the exact same time. The screen should look like a polaroid when it takes it. They now go under screenshots in the gallery.

  • K.S.

    U lucky you don’t Mike…shyt sucks! They couldn’t leave good enough alone

  • DC

    Where is Swype?? I can’t even find it in the market? Why is my phone “dinging” all the time now? and HOW DO I TURN IT OFF without having to silent my phone?? Why am I having to download most of my apps again? Phone won’t sync with my car bluetooth now. What a nightmare!!!!!!

  • Jekka

    I agree. Since my phone was updated, battery life and internet connection are terrible. I also have found that all of the music and pictures I had on my phone are all scrambled and have been spread out across various folders on my phone that I didn’t put them into! AND when I touch a picture in a folder, a different picture comes up. It’s really frustrating! Swype is also more frustrating and tedious than before. They should revoke the update.

  • bria n

    First time I’ve ever left feedback. If you udate, you better own a second phone for making calls. Your phone gets turned it into a paper weight and no help from Sprint.

  • Face

    Signal is worse, 4g might as well use dial up internet, apps wont load. *****If it’s not broke, don’t try and fix it****

  • Joe

    I completely agree. I have all of everyone else’s symptoms and then some… I am expecting a patch back to the old FW, or demanding rather.

  • http://minecraftdownloads.net Ian

    This update is AWFUL!

    I loved my Galaxy s2 and now I absolutely hate it, phone dies in a few hours, no internet connection when I’m on wifi or 3g, KEYBOARD SUCKS!

    How do we go back??????

  • mcaudill

    I finally had a great phone with the samsung s2. Now I own JUNK again!! I now have to carry a plug with me all the time. Cell service is non existent. This is ridiculous and frustrating. I want the old operating system back. I was praising how the phone battery was awesome and I could go all day doing my business. Now I’m lucky if I get a few hours. I hope a patch or fix comes ASAP!

  • McFly

    Why remove the punctuation from the predictive bit!?!??! Now u have to long press the full stop by the way. Still, a bit stupid.

  • Chris

    This update sucks!!!! I feel like I’m using a phone from the 90′s. Bad graphics, slow as hell, signal is bad. There is a one second delay from switching screens now. Any way to go back?

  • tom

    the only problem I’m having is It keeps kicking me off the internet every time I try to use the internet it sends me back to my homepage the whole internet experiences is Jacked now

  • jonathan

    how do you activate android beam?

  • http://nvonews.com/2012/07/18/samsung-galaxy-s2-ice-cream-sandwich-update-finally-comes-on-sprint/#comment-619852 jonathan

    how do you turn on the android bea or enable it?