How To Update Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 with Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 Alpha Firmware
Advisory: This firmware is not for newbies and is just for the developers as it is an Alpha release of the firmware, the only things which work in the Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 port are the Lock Screen and initial touch screens. No, Calling or Messaging or Application can be accessed in this Port of ICS 4.0 for Galaxy SL I9003.
In a bid towards development of an all new Ice Cream Sandwich version of firmware for Samsung Galaxy SL I9003, the alpha version of ICS leaks out which we will see in the due course of the article. Please note that this is the beta release and not the official or the completed beta release. If you want to update to the most stable version for your Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 then we recommend you to update your phone with the Gingerbread 2.3.5 release which is none other than XXKPN. We are also pleased to inform that there are no major issues which are reported in this XXKPN version.
So, coming back to the Android 4.0 ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy SL I9003, this is the alpha port and soon we will see the near stable or beta version of ICS 4.0 for I9003 before the end of March 2012 as per our close sources who are into this building of ICS 4.0 for Galaxy SL I9003. Also, there is no clue from Samsung that by when it will launch this ICS officially.
Disclaimer: At Android Advices, we have made sure in all respects that all the information regarding the firmware update is mentioned correctly in this article. We hold no responsibility in any manner just in case if any damage happens to your Samsung Galaxy Tab which is a very unlikely event if you follow the instructions carefully.
Over a due course of this article we will see on what is the list of quick pre requisites followed by the procedure to apply the update of this Ice Cream Sandwich.
Samsung Corby Pro
Universal access 3.5mm ear-jack lets you use any earphones, including the high-tech pair you’ve already invested in. You store large multimedia files on 120MB internal memory and external microSD. (up to 16GB). 3.2 Megapixel camera take great photos at the drop of a hat. 2x zoom ensures photos come out crystal clear, even pictures taken from a distance. Multi IM consolidates all your instant messaging services in one application.
It exchanges text, voice messages and pictures with contacts from various services.
Core Widgets enable one-click easy access to useful applications. Native applications offer seamless connections to popular applications including Facebook and MySpace. A Google latitude helps you find where you are easier and sharing your location with your pals with Google latitude.
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR offers wireless connections to other mobile devices and peripherals
Samsung I9000 Galaxy S
Samsung I9000 Galaxy S:
- General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/1900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
- Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
- Dimensions: 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm, 118 g
- Display: 4" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels
- CPU: Samsung Cortex A8 Hummingbird 1 GHz processor
- OS: Android 2.1 (Eclair)
- Memory: 8/16GB storage, microSD card slot
- Camera: 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with face detection and touch focus; 720p video recording at 30fps
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack
- Misc: TouchWiz 3.0 UI, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, Swype text input
As you can see the Samsung I9000 Galaxy S specs sheet is long enough to be considered high-end. What’s even better is that it manages to put something on top, namely the large 4” Super AMOLED display, which should become the new thing to beat if it has the performance of the Samsung S8500 Wave unit.
The TouchWiz-like Android customization still had some performance issues on the Galaxy Spica so we will have to see if those are fixed for the Galaxy S. We are also yet to check out how the new 1GHz Samsung Cortex A8 CPU compares to its Snapdragon peers in the Android environment, but we have a good feeling about it.
At any rate the Samsung I9000 Galaxy S is a fine piece of mobile technology and we are as eager as you to see if it will actually manage to top the charts or end up in the chasing pack. So let’s not waste any more time and head to the hardware part of the preview where we’ll examine the Galaxy S ergonomics.
Samsung Moment unboxed!

It's here, folks. We'll naturally have more impressions in the near future, but for now feast your eyes on the Samsung Moment and one of the least eventful unboxings of all time -- Sprint sure isn't packaging this like a premium handset, but at $179 we suppose it isn't really pricing it like one either. The hardware itself might tell a different story, with a solid, hefty feel to it and great screen. So far our editors are divided on the keyboard, with Chris not being sure it meets up to the CLIQ's standards, while this writer feels it's far superior -- not tiresome to press, but super clicky and very touch type-able. While we sort out this astonishing bit of interoffice drama, check out the unboxing shots in the gallery below. The phone goes on sale November 1st.
Via : [Engadget]






















