Handset updates - 29 October

[CraigR]

Hi all,

A few changes for this week. Unfortunately Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” update for the HTC Desire S  has been cancelled by HTC and as such this device will not be receiving any further platform updates. HTC have also delayed the submission of the Android “Jelly Bean” 4.1 update for the HTC One XL and HTC One S. We are now expecting submissions in the first half of November.

Unfortunately Samsung have further delayed the Samsung Galaxy S2 4G Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”  and Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.1 “Jelly Bean”  submissions. I have created a separate thread to deal with this delay here.

The Nokia N8 PR 3.1 "Belle Refresh" is on track for an approval today which should see it deploying within 10 business days.

That’s all for this week. As always let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.

Update status for this week*:

Handset	Update	Status	Expected test rounds	Expected approval date	Expected customer availability date	Notes
HTC EVO 3D	Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update	Now available	3	8/10/2012	12/10/2012	Now deploying
HTC One XL	Android 4.0.4 update	Now available	1	2/10/2012	3/10/2012	Now deploying
Nokia N8	PR 3.1 "Belle Refresh"	First round testing	1	29/10/2012	12/11/2012	Update received and in test
Samsung Galaxy S2 4G	Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update	Waiting for second FW submission	2	19/11/2012	3/12/2012	Samsung have further delayed the second software submission until at least 2 November.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus	Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ update	Waiting for initial vendor submission	2	December	TBC	Samsung is preparing an update but have further slipped the test submission. Current estimate for submission is 2 November. Customer availability dates TBC
HTC One XL	Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ update	Waiting for initial vendor submission	2	TBC	TBC	HTC is preparing a submission which is now expected in early November. Customer availability expected before end-2012
HTC One S	Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ update	Waiting for initial vendor submission	2	TBC	TBC	HTC is preparing a submission which is now expected in early November. Customer availability expected before end-2012
HTC Desire S	Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update	N/A	2	N/A	N/A	HTC have advised that they have cancelled the development of the Android 4.0 ICS update for this device
Samsung Galaxy S3	Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ update	First round testing	2	3/12/2012	17/12/2012	Update received 19 October and in test
Sony Xperia U	Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ update	First round testing	2	3/12/2012	17/12/2012	Update received and in test
Motorola RAZR HD	Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ update	First round testing	2	3/12/2012	17/12/2012	Update received and in test

* - Although accurate at time of publishing these dates are subject to change.

[f12003_ga]

When is JB 4.1 for SGS3 coming to us via ota. Thanks

[friggincanvy]

uh oh, I sense some rage coming on in this thread...

[AusRM]

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f12003_ga wrote:
When is JB 4.1 for SGS3 coming to us via ota. Thanks

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Samsung Galaxy S3

Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ update

First round testing

2

3/12/2012

17/12/2012

Update received 19 October and in test

[f12003_ga]

Can't Telstra speed up a bit?

[Triton1234]

Telstra ditching the Arc S update which changes build number to 4.1.b.0.587?

Not the android version update.

[Magikarp]

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f12003_ga wrote:
Can't Telstra speed up a bit?

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If you don't like Telstra's updates and the time it takes to test handsets, you can always go on XDA and flash a custom firmware on your device. It's warranty-killing and may cause problems with your device, however if you know what you're doing you can really make the most of your handset that way.

[Ben_F]

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Magikarp wrote:

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f12003_ga wrote:
Can't Telstra speed up a bit?

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If you don't like Telstra's updates and the time it takes to test handsets, you can always go on XDA and flash a custom firmware on your device. It's warranty-killing and may cause problems with your device, however if you know what you're doing you can really make the most of your handset that way.

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I love having a macro for this:

Reminder - Performing unauthorised software upgrades on your Mobile Phone may cause irrepairable damage to your device, and may void your warranty. If you don't know what you are doing, it is recommended that you wait for an appproved update

[Ben_F]

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f12003_ga wrote:
Can't Telstra speed up a bit?

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Takes a few weeks for each test round, so the answer is no.

Be thankful your not one of the S2 4G owners who are usally on here screaming blue murder when their update gets delayed (for a fair reason me thinks).

B.

[haydencoonan]

Craig in his wisdom gave us our own thread to do that, Ben!

[Ben_F]

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haydencoonan wrote:
Craig in his wisdom gave us our own thread to do that, Ben!

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Thy Craig, who art at Telstra, hallowed be thy name. Thy Community Leader thank thee for a single thread to keep thy Samsung Whingers in

[Magikarp]

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Ben_F wrote:

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Magikarp wrote:

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f12003_ga wrote:
Can't Telstra speed up a bit?

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If you don't like Telstra's updates and the time it takes to test handsets, you can always go on XDA and flash a custom firmware on your device. It's warranty-killing and may cause problems with your device, however if you know what you're doing you can really make the most of your handset that way.

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I love having a macro for this:

Reminder - Performing unauthorised software upgrades on your Mobile Phone may cause irrepairable damage to your device, and may void your warranty. If you don't know what you are doing, it is recommended that you wait for an appproved update

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I'd already made mention of that. Albeit not so stand-out-ish as what you posted.

[haydencoonan]

Ben likes his bright red..