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  • Just upgraded Galaxy Note To Android 4.0 ICS

    Kaustubh Katdare

    Administrator

    Updated: Oct 26, 2024
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    Just upgraded Galaxy Note to Android 4.0 ICS, but it doesn't feel like a major OS upgrade at all. First of all, everything else just looks the same with just few UI tweaks and updated apps.

    The upgrade wasn't available OTA, so I had to install the Kies latest version. But that didn't solve the problems right away. The firmware stopped downloading at about 36% first. It downloaded 100% in the next go; but the phone failed to fetch it from the computer. It only worked in 3rd attempt; but I lost about 2.5 hours in the process.

    I like the updated S-Note app and it adds lot of exciting new functionality with the animated playback tool. Overall, happy; but not excited, about the new update.
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  • Anoop Kumar

    Member • May 23, 2012

    congrats...😀 .
    I find kies is a bad PC suite, It didn't recognise my phone *most of times*.
    whereas Nokia PC suite is awesome.
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  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Administrator • May 23, 2012

    I agree. Kies always had problems recognizing when a phone is connected to the PC. I had to turn the phone off and on several times before I could get it to work. Samsung really needs to focus on developing a quality desktop software.

    By the way, the Kies Air works fine; but it does not allow firmware upgrades directly.
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  • Anoop Kumar

    Member • May 23, 2012

    yup .. Kies air works good for browsing contents..
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  • VeluKar

    Member • May 28, 2012

    The_Big_K
    Just upgraded Galaxy Note to Android 4.0 ICS, but it doesn't feel like a major OS upgrade at all. First of all, everything else just looks the same with just few UI tweaks and updated apps.

    The upgrade wasn't available OTA, so I had to install the Kies latest version. But that didn't solve the problems right away. The firmware stopped downloading at about 36% first. It downloaded 100% in the next go; but the phone failed to fetch it from the computer. It only worked in 3rd attempt; but I lost about 2.5 hours in the process.

    I like the updated S-Note app and it adds lot of exciting new functionality with the animated playback tool. Overall, happy; but not excited, about the new update.
    Thanks for the update. So whats the final recommendation...
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  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Administrator • May 28, 2012

    VeluKar
    Thanks for the update. So whats the final recommendation...
    Recommendation? Well, update it anyway. I think the ICS improves the battery life a lot. That's the most positive difference I've noticed yet. Also, the 'My Story' app promised by Samsung in the advertisements of the premium suite is nowhere to be seen. I guess they're yet to release it officially.
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  • VeluKar

    Member • May 30, 2012

    Yep... updated to ICS.... Note works like a breeze now... though not much of a difference in the UI or the overall design... but not sure about the battery life... seems battery drains faster...
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  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Administrator • May 30, 2012

    My experience is the reverse : Batter life seems to be improved. Maybe because I always keep the phone in 'GSM Only' mode and keep the 'packet data' setting off. That saves lot of battery, in my opinion. Do give it a try.
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  • VeluKar

    Member • May 30, 2012

    Oki. Need to check that out... but keeping data on is a must in my case due to mail requirements.... Let me try out keeping the data off during the weekend.
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