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Apr

U.S. Cellular Starts The Android 4.1.2 Rollout For The Samsung Galaxy Axiom

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Device Updates, News, Samsung, US Cellular

Last Updated: April 26th, 2013

Samsung has slowly been updating the majority of its ICS-running Galaxy devices to Jelly Bean (4.1.2) over the last several weeks, and U.S Cellular's Galaxy Axiom is the next in line. Announced just this morning, the update should be available directly from U.S. Cellular via OTA, as well as through Samsung's Kies Software.

This bump in Android version should be a nice one for Axiom owners, as it brings the much discussed Google Now, along with expandable notifications, and several noticeable performance enhancements over Ice Cream Sandwich. If you're the tinkerin' type, Samsung has also released the kernel source code for your tweaking needs.

Apr

Jelly Bean (Android 4.1.2) Now Rolling Out To AT&T's LG Optimus G

Posted by Cameron Summerson in AT&T, Device Updates, News, Optimus G

Last Updated: April 26th, 2013

If those of you on Big Blue have been jealous of The Now Network's Jelly Bean offerings to the LG Optimus G, today's your lucky day. AT&T just announced the official Android 4.1 (4.1.2 to be exact) update for its variant of the LG flagship, complete with Google Now, expandable notifications, and all the other goodies that one expects to come with the full OS update.

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The OTA also enables the ISIS Mobile Wallet, which allows users in Austin and Salt Lake City to test the waters with the new mobile payment system.

Jan

Samsung Giving The International Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) The Jelly Bean Treatment, Now Rolling Out In Spain

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Galaxy S II, News

Nearly two years ago, Samsung unveiled what would become one of the most iconic Android handsets of all time, and its powerhouse smartphone for the year: the Galaxy S II. This follow-up to the original Galaxy S brought the goods in a major way, further increasing Samsung's undeniable presence in the Android world. And now the company is updating it to Jelly Bean (Android 4.1.2).

Owners of the unlocked international version of the handset in Spain should be receiving the update now – either over-the-air or through Samsung's Kies software – which brings an absolute slew of new things to the device, according to SamMobile.

Jan

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (N8013) Now Getting Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (UEUCMA3) In The U.S.

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 / N8010 / N8013), News

A few days ago, Samsung starting pushing Android 4.1.1 to the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and 7.0 here in the U.S. Almost immediately we heard a collective shriek from Note 10.1 owners, as they realized that their flagship device was still stuck on 4.0.x.

Well, guys, relax: Samsung's not only hooking you up with Jelly Bean, but it's doing one better by bringing 4.1.2 (build JZO54K) to the table. That's right – none of that .1 business, it's the best that 4.1 has to offer.

The update's rolling out now OTA to Wi-Fi models, but it should also be available via Kies.

Dec

Samsung Announces The Galaxy Grand, A 5" 800x480 Phone That Looks A Whole Lot Like The Note II

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in News, Samsung

Did you think that just because it was winter and all the major phone announcements had died down that Samsung was done releasing things? NOPE. Today, the Korean manufacturer released info on the brand new Galaxy Grand. Where "brand new" means "looks so much like the Note II that Samsung is probably suing itself for trade dress infringement." The phone will carry a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 5" 800x480 display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of on board storage (expandable with a microSD card slot), a 2,100 mAh battery, and it ships with Jelly Bean (4.1.2)

Full specs in list form, for those who prefer it that way:

1.2GHz dual-core processor
5" 800x480 TFT LCD display
1GB RAM
8GB storage (expandable to 64GB via microSD
2,100 mAh battery
HSPA+
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean
Single- or dual-SIM models

On the spec sheet, it looks like a mid-range phone at best.

Dec

Samsung Pushing Android 4.1.2 To The Unlocked International Galaxy S III In Poland

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Galaxy S III, News

While the majority of Galaxy S III owners on U.S. carriers are still waiting to get the Android 4.1.1 update, those with unlocked handsets in Poland are already receiving the Android 4.1.2 OTA. This update brings more than just a Jelly Bean point release, though; it also comes with a host of new features:

Multi-Window (a la Note II)
Page Buddy
New Gallery app (also from the Note II)
Customizable Notification panel
Smart rotation
Swype-like keyboard
Paper Artist app
...and more

The update is rolling out in phases over the air right now, and is also being made available via Kies.

Oct

Android 4.1.2 OTA (JZO54K) Rolling Out To Takju Galaxy Nexus, Manual Update Link Available

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Galaxy Nexus, News

It truly is update season as Google gets all its Nexus devices up to date prior to the presumed announcement of 4.2 at the event later this month. Today an update to 4.1.2 has started to reach the Takju variant of the Galaxy Nexus, and you don't have to wait if you don't want to.

Before you get too excited, your device is only compatible with this update if it meets the following criteria:

Your device is the Takju version of the Galaxy Nexus. This is the GSM Nexus being sold in the Play Store, not the European GSM Nexus.

Oct

Android 4.1.2 OTA (JZO54K) For Soju Nexus S Is Now Available For Download

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju)

The dedicated Android community has a way of tracking down OTA update files almost before the rollout begins. This is again the case for the newest Android 4.1.2 update for some variants of the unlocked Nexus S. Waiting for updates is for chumps, so get your Nexus S in hand, and proceed with caution.

To use this update file, your Nexus S has to meet the following conditions:

The device must be the Soju variant with model number i9020T or i9023. In case you don't recall, the i9020T has T-Mobile 3G, and the i9023 is one of the overseas versions.

Oct

Google Posts Updated Binaries And Android 4.1.2 Images For Multiple Nexus Devices

Posted by David Ruddock in Android OS, Development, Jelly Bean 4.1, News, Nexus 7

If you're a developer, you've likely been chomping at the bit for Google to release the updated binaries and full device images after yesterday's Android 4.1.2 release. Just moments ago, Android maintainer JBQ placed 4.1.2 driver binaries for all maintained Nexus devices on the Google Developers site, as well as updated factory images (JZO54K) for the Nexus 7 and "takju" and "maguro" variants of the Galaxy Nexus.

These files are absolutely essential for tinkerers and developers wanting to stay on the cutting edge of Android, and Google has always been pretty on top of getting them out in a timely fashion.

Oct

Getting To Know Android 4.1.2 - A Location Settings Revamp, On-Demand 'Bug Reports,' Smoother Button Glows, And More

Posted by Ron Amadeo in Getting To Know Android, Jelly Bean 4.1

Hello and Welcome! Android 4.1.2 hit yesterday, and, in record time, we are pumping out a new version of everyone's favorite series. If you want to know about everything new in 4.1.2, you've come to the right place. To be perfectly honest, there isn't much to cover. 4.1.2 is just as minor as its 0.0.1 version bump would suggest. I've gone over all 164 system APKs (old and new) with a fine tooth comb, and this is all I could come up with.

First up, by now you've probably heard of the new, one finger notification expansion trick, and that the launcher has finally learned how to rotate.