v2.3.3 on Orange UK is here

Just downloaded v2.3.3 for Orange via Kies.  Installed first time no problem.

As documented elsewhere, the start up time seems to be slower but once working is snappier.  All apps seem to work fine including the reconnect to Exchange.

So far so good.   

Tim

Sanj

I hadn't heard of any problems with unauthorised releases so I just accepted the download as provided by Kies.  Hmmm. 
 
Still, all is well although I did do a hard reset the day after the firmware was installed, just to clear any old code out.  This was because on the second day of using the new release I found apps taking longer and longer to load.

Following the reset and reloading my apps and reconnecting email accounts, everything seems to be going fine.

Tim

 

Sanj

I've never had an over the air update for my SGS, only via Kies so will be interested to see what actually happens.  Over the past 10 months or so I've upgraded twice via Kies and it's been pretty straightforward, I wonder how the over the air update would work, not least given the size of the firmware file.

BTW, and for what it's worth, I too am not overly technical so updating via Kies has been my only option as I'm not prepared to root my phone, no matter how easy some people on this site seem to think it is.   

Tim

I don't have that option available so...not sure if that is because I am on 2.2.1

Hmm, maybe the update option now in Settings is part of v2.3.3 itself.  I don't recall if was there in the Froyo release.

Tim

Worth reading the comments made by "antoeknee" at 3:05 today (June 15th) from another forum on this issue:

http://samsunggalaxysforum.com/samsung-galaxy-s/351697-warning-official-gingerbread-released-orange-uk.html

Sorry...this is what the user says....


"Well I installed the questionable version of GB about a week ago and initially had an issue with the data connection which was resolved just by switch off and on. The phone is performing well with no issues.

More worryingly the battery life had dropped markedly from 2.2.1 so I decided to do a factory reset (3 button) drain the battery completely and charge over night.

What you see below defies explanation. The battery was still showing 71%!!!

Now as usual I switch off things like BT, 3G, wireless unless I use them and I appreciate I ain't been using my phone too much over the last couple of days, few calls, text messages, checked Twitter and Facebook and updated a few apps but even so I've never had battery life like this. "

ZLewisZX

Sorry to hear about your problem !!

I also installed this version when it first became available and had the same issues !!

The (UK) Orange tech guy advised me to take the phone to a Samsung Service Centre and get it reflashed back to 2.2.1 - which i did (he also confirmed that the update was 'a work in progress version' uploaded to the Kies server by mistake

If i was you i would make a complaint to Orange (via contact us on their website) - someone will call you back and tell them your sorry tale

Orange are well aware that the the update does not work and either Samsung or Orange have not removed the update from the Kies server

Orange are trying to wriggle out of any liability for this mess and i suggest that you make a complaint and get your warranty restored - the update was from Orange for the SGS and it is THEIR fault that your phone does no longer work correctly !

Basically Orange have failed to notify customers of a faulty update either via their website or by writing to their customers - make them aware of this fact !!

Don't stand for any more nonsense !!!

Cheers

Nevy P