Say Zay: June 2012

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Android 2.3 ~ Gingerbread

Gingerbread

Last week, I upgraded my galaxy tab from android 2.2 (froyo) to 2.3 (gingerbread). Since my laptop's CD drive has problem, I used my sister's computer. I installed the KIES (2 mini cds) that I got when I bought my tab last year. After I installed Kies, I downloaded the updated version. Installing gingerbread took 30 minutes to 1 hour. There are additional applications such as Calculator, Sketch memo, eBook, Downloads, Social Hub and Pulse. I just got them when I upgraded my firmware to gingerbread, but when my sister bought her own tab on May 2011, there are installed calculator and eBook applications. I bought mine on March 2011. I can also use portable wi-fi hotspot in which I can share my 3g via wi-fi to other devices like my galaxy note because of this upgrade. I was not able to use this feature when it was still froyo.

changes of icon's such as browser, battery, and android market to play store

For those who do not have cds, you can download the installer at the samsung website. However, when I tried to install it my laptop, there is an error.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Android 4.0 ~ Ice Cream Sandwich

I read that Samsung will release Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream sandwich, last March. I am excited to have it since it is the latest operating system of Android. I am also glad because Samsung will provide this update to galaxy note. It said that the software package offers exclusive S Pen applications, enhanced multimedia features, and an Android 4.0 upgrade. After waiting for almost 3 months, the official software package is finally available. It is about 370+MB. At first try, the download is not successful. I don't know why, but probably because our wifi was not stable last night. However, I was able to make it. I saw great differences from gingerbread to ice cream sandwich. You can watch the video below.