Latest Samsung Ativ S firmware updates

[t333to]

Its true...its such a decent phone with nice build, light weight, best OS...its sad tht Sammy is delaying/ignoring the updates..
my phone is still in WP 8 GDR2..I didnt received even GDR3, forget about WP 8.1..

here are details of my phone (I8750):
OS - 8.0.10328.78
Firmware revision no - 0424.13.10.1
Hardware revision no - 15.15.1.0

I'm at 2424.13.5.1

How could I force an update?

 

[t333to]

Its true...its such a decent phone with nice build, light weight, best OS...its sad tht Sammy is delaying/ignoring the updates..
my phone is still in WP 8 GDR2..I didnt received even GDR3, forget about WP 8.1..

here are details of my phone (I8750):
OS - 8.0.10328.78
Firmware revision no - 0424.13.10.1
Hardware revision no - 15.15.1.0

I'm at 2424.13.5.1

How could I force an update?

EDIT:

Here's something I found:
"I used the email the CEO link on the support page and just got a phone call back from a Samsung rep. Apparently ETA is mid September to mid October. "

And this:
"Well, no update will be released at all from Samsung for Ativ S. This is a fact. They have problems with the hardware of the ATIV S devices and the new 8.1 operating system that they cannot solve."

I can't post links... But this is from geekzone.co.nz forum.

 

[SPIFF Costa]

I'm at 2424.13.5.1

How could I force an update?

EDIT:

Here's something I found:
"I used the email the CEO link on the support page and just got a phone call back from a Samsung rep. Apparently ETA is mid September to mid October. "

And this:
"Well, no update will be released at all from Samsung for Ativ S. This is a fact. They have problems with the hardware of the ATIV S devices and the new 8.1 operating system that they cannot solve."

I can't post links... But this is from geekzone.co.nz forum.

I don't believe that last quote though

 

[striderbih]

Last quote is irrelevant. This user (jonnyuser from geekzone) didn't call nor e-mail support, he's just speculating without any real evidence. And this is his only post.

 

[George Diaconescu]

Guys a windows phone 8.1 update will happen sooner or later, as there wouldn't be any reason as to why Samsung posted their new camera app on the store. At this moment it's just a patience game, but I, for one, am thinking of switching phones as I've had it for some time now.

I was thinking about a Lumia, but they have such a small battery (1520 is way to big for me) so I'm considering going back to an android flag ship of some sort... Apart for the lack of the apps I need for work, the windows experience has been great... and I'll probably get back once Windows phone 9 or Windows 9 phones are available.

 

[t333to]

Isn't the camera app for ATIV SE?

 

[striderbih]

It's called "Ativ Camera". So it's not clear. Maybe for all Ativ models, or just for new like Ativ SE.

 

[Jean_Philippe VERT]

I can't find this App.
At this time, the lack of official communication is quite disturbing.

 

[xxxneoxxx]

Whether Samsung releases firmware updates for ATIV S owners is now a dead subject. Which is a pity because its a really decent device. Oh well.. come upgrade time..i'm getting a Lumia. At least that way, I'm sure to get updates to the device and won't feel abandoned by the manufacturer. All the best Sammy! Twas nice while it lasted.

A dead subject? Why..? U gave up on waiting?

 

[Stefan Holder]

A dead subject? Why..? U gave up on waiting?

Yeah..pretty much.. Samsung continues to drag their feet when it comes to support for ATIV S. So I'm not gonna fuss about it.. Whenever it comes, it comes..if at all. By then, ill probably be already over in Lumia land..

 

[xxxneoxxx]

Yeah..pretty much.. Samsung continues to drag their feet when it comes to support for ATIV S. So I'm not gonna fuss about it.. Whenever it comes, it comes..if at all. By then, ill probably be already over in Lumia land..

Well, with the takeover and Nokia bringing out that huge number of phone models like they are doing, i wonder if they will keep up with their support. In both cases, time will tell. It wasn't a best kept secret that Samsung isn't a huge fan of it's WP line of phones, but i do think they will release something. Just too bad they aren't communicating anything. But it seems as if the only OEM that currently is communicating about updating their products is Nokia, so we're not alone in that boat. (Well, technically, HTC has communicated something, but it's not something that HTC users wanted to hear i guess..)

 

[anon(8316658)]

Well, with the takeover and Nokia bringing out that huge number of phone models like they are doing, i wonder if they will keep up with their support. In both cases, time will tell. It wasn't a best kept secret that Samsung isn't a huge fan of it's WP line of phones, but i do think they will release something. Just too bad they aren't communicating anything. But it seems as if the only OEM that currently is communicating about updating their products is Nokia, so we're not alone in that boat. (Well, technically, HTC has communicated something, but it's not something that HTC users wanted to hear i guess..)

HTC 8s will get the update
here is the article

Verizon HTC 8X to get Windows Phone 8.1 in late October | Windows Phone Central

no info about Sam

 

[Boris NevermorE]

HTC 8s will get the update
here is the article

Verizon HTC 8X to get Windows Phone 8.1 in late October | Windows Phone Central

no info about Sam

All i can see is that the users of HTC 8X will get the update, not the 8S. I think there was a statement from HTC official that due some hardware things in 8S, 8S will not get the WP8.1, maybe i am wrong, i don't know.

 

[Jean_Philippe VERT]

Just received a reply to an inquiry I sent to Samsung Canada support about WP 8.1: basically they say "we can't speculate if the update will be available or not".

 

[macmelilla]

I'm starting to lose my patience. I'm thinking of buying a Xiaomi mi3 64 gb (290 ?). I know, it's android but it's not Samsung, and I've never spent more than 300? for a mobile.

 

[anon(8316658)]

I'm starting to lose my patience. I'm thinking of buying a Xiaomi mi3 64 gb (290 €). I know, it's android but it's not Samsung, and I've never spent more than 300€ for a mobile.

what about updates for Android? Its the same situation as for Samsung Ativ S. Owners of WP have higher chances to get new updates compared to Android users. Last week Sony discontinued the support for mid-range phones after ONLY 6 months!

 

[macmelilla]

what about updates for Android? Its the same situation as for Samsung Ativ S. Owners of WP have higher chances to get new updates compared to Android users. Last week Sony discontinued the support for mid-range phones after ONLY 6 months!

Xiaomi builds its own android fork which is updated monthly. It's a very optimized rom. I've tried and I like it, but I chosed windows phone for its personality, so I'll wait a bit more.

 

[Boris NevermorE]

Xiaomi builds its own android fork which is updated monthly. It's a very optimized rom. I've tried and I like it, but I chosed windows phone for its personality, so I'll wait a bit more.

How much is the Mi4?

 

[macmelilla]

How much is the Mi4?

Almost 370? (64gb version)




You can search this one in "alegrecompra", this is a realible Spanish web to buy electronics from China to Spain.



There will be a lot more.

"this is off topic, I don't find out how to send private messages"

 

[megadragon998]

I wasn't checking the topic for some days, but i found that many guys are giving up on Ativ S . I really hate samsung for doing this to us, and when i was buying the phone, i expected it to get at least 3 OS updates...