After several days of give and take, South Korean Samsung recognized that it was not going to include the Samsung Galaxy S in the category of mobiles that would be updated to the latest version of Google's system, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich -ICS-. He even pointed out that he would not launch the so-called Value Pack either , which would compensate for the absence of this device from the update race.
However, through Pocket Now we have been able to know that, after all, the Samsung flagship presented almost two years ago will have a refund in the form of exclusive improvements, aimed at cushioning the stagnation of the Samsung Galaxy S in the version Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
In addition, as we see through the leaked information, the exclusive enhancement package for the Samsung Galaxy S will have some functions taken directly from Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with which the users of this smartphone could have an approach to the most advanced platform from Google, released exclusively on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and that in the next few days will officially begin to arrive on the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Samsung Galaxy Note.
Thus, for example, the Samsung Galaxy S would have a facial recognition system to unlock the terminal. Also it improves in the section of the camera, with the ability to capture video mientars take photographs. By the way, which will also add to its features the interesting photo editor built into the system that is well known by users of the Samsung Galaxy S2.
Also, it will integrate minor improvements, although they will serve to give a new flavor to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Among them, a new library of sounds for locking and unlocking the screen, as well as greater speed in the management of the interface and a faster frame rate per second when we run games and applications with 3D acceleration.
At this time, it is unknown when the firmware upgrade that will include these enhancements will be available for download. Yes, we can tell you that it is dated December 29, and that it responds to the code I9000XXJVU. Its operation is intended for version 2.3.6 of Android Gingerbread.
If you can't be patient enough to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S upgrade package to arrive officially, you can always download and install the ROM yourself from XDA Developers via this link.
