The froyo update for the virgin mobile samsung intercept is finally coming out on monday the 11th. Samsung galaxy s 4 software update verizon wireless is pleased to announce a software update for your device. Sprint has already stated that both hero and moment will not be updated past android 2. Not all intercept customers will receive the software update at the same time. Sprint confirms froyo upgrade for samsung intercept. Once the device has rebooted, samsung intercept virgin mobile will be ready to use. Dec 17, 2010 samsung intercept maintenance release android 2. You can manually download and install the updates to your samsung galaxy s3, or you can elect to download the software, then. Virgin mobile will offer a software update for the samsung intercept which will update the device software from android 2. Reusable screen protector for samsung intercept m910 nice.
As an entrylevel android offering, the phone is meant to. The initial software update push will be to 5,000 intercept users starting april 11th. Some users have reported their device to be unresponsive after the upgrade is completed. Install the driver that you can download at the top of this post. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Check out one of our comprehensive device protection solutions to secure, replace and repair your investment. Sprint started the samsung intercept s froyo rollout on december 17, 2010. Starting 41111, you will be notified of a phone software upgrade available for.
I have not had any problems with the phone lagging or freezing and have found the touch screen to be responsive. For additional questions regarding samsung premium care, please call 18663719501. The software update, according to the letter, will modify the current bluetooth handsfree calling system to recognize most current smartphone technology and maintain the connection. While samsung hasnt explictly said its galaxy w wont receive the android 4. Jul 26, 2010 samsung intercept the samsung intercept is an android smartphone from sprint that wont break the bank. At first you have to download samsung kies from samsungapps. Software updates arent supposed to make things worse. The upgrade is available only through the samsung kies desktop utility. Step 1 samsung intercept teardown tool used on this step. Gm offers owners bluetooth update via onstar gm authority.
Overview samsung intercept your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. Apr 11, 2011 the froyo update for the virgin mobile samsung intercept is finally coming out on monday the 11th. It is recommended to back up your phone before you start this guide. It has a nice display, a great keyboard, and comes with android 2. If youve got an intercept and want to check for fb01 when the 29th rolls around, you can head on in to menu settings about phone system updates update firmware update android to check for. The intercept debuted over the summer with android os 2. The samsung intercept offers a newer version of the android os and loses the excessive version of touchwiz found on the samsung moment. We apologize for any inconvenience while we investigate the issue and get it corrected as quickly as possible. Apr 27, 2011 here are few steps for samsung intercept froyo android 2. Jul 07, 2010 samsung intercept is a valuable addition to our growing portfolio of android phones with a rich internet browsing experience, visual voicemail and practically all of the latest musthave features. Samsung intercept set to receive software update phonedog. I clicked ok and the phone rebooted but it has been longer than 20 minutes and my phone is stuck on the samsung black screen black screen with white samsung letters. The initial software update push will be to 5,000 intercept.
Starting monday april 4th, virgin mobile will offer a software update for the samsung intercept which will update the device software from android 2. Plus specs, features, discussion forum, photos, merchants, and accessories. Ensure your battery is fully charged before applying the update. Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert. Perform a hardware factory reset samsung intercept import or export contacts to the sd card samsung intercept install or replace your sd card samsung intercept transfer media files with your windows computer samsung intercept perform a soft reset samsung intercept set up pandora samsung intercept see more. On the phone, navigate to settings, and then search for and. Dec 20, 2010 the samsung intercept finally got upgraded to android 2. Samsung intercept froyo update bricking phones, sprint techs. Upgrade preparation virgin mobile usa samsung intercept. How to update samsung intercept virgin mobile to android. Turn on mirrorlink on your phone start by connecting a compatible phone to your vehicles usb port using a usb cable. The intercept s raison detre is to entice budget conscious buyers and feature phone owners to. Sprint releases statement on sprint intercept froyo update.
The samsung intercept has begun to receive its update to android 2. Dec 18, 2010 the samsung intercept is a terrible phone with 2. Jun 06, 2011 to repair your samsung intercept, use our service manual. Software updates may take approximately 10 minutes to download and 10 minutes to install. Starting 41111, you will be notified of a phone software upgrade available for your intercept. This software update has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches. How to manually update a sprint samsung galaxy s iii. Its 1500 mah lithiumion battery is rated at up to 6. Samsung intercept software update sprint community.
Aug 01, 2010 samsung intercept sprint software tour. Just bought my intercept 3 weeks ago, but they said they still had 1. It has been brought to our attention that some customers may be experiencing issues with the android 2. Root your samsung intercept sphm910 after performing the update of software and drivers, you can click the link below an select your android os version in order to root it, we have also put a step by step tutorial for you. Official froyo update for samsung intercept going awry. As an entrylevel android offering, the phone is meant to compete with budget solutions such as iphone 3gs. Samsung galaxy s 4 software update verizon wireless. Your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data.
Back up and restore using samsung cloud samsung cloud uses your samsung account to back up, sync, and restore content stored on your device. Get the latest owners manuals, firmware and software updates for you samsung devices in one easytonavigate location. Aug 18, 2010 the samsung intercept is an android os device from sprint that has an midlevel feature set. Like most android upgrades, the software is being sent out overtheair in waves. Licensed to youtube by rumblefish on behalf of michaelmills. A system software upgrade to sprints samsung intercept is now going out. Just like your computer, your phones software needs to be updated periodically to make sure you have all the latest fixes and enhancements to keep it running at optimal performance. Samsung moment and intercept users have also been reporting issues of data and airplane mode lock up over the cdma network while using various browsers, streaming software such as youtube and pandora, and even randomly for seemingly no reason. The vm website product listing for the intercept faq includes instructions to update the software. You can now disconnect your samsung intercept virgin mobile from the pc. Samsung intercept with keyboard open the samsung sphm910 marketed as the samsung intercept is an android smartphone manufactured by samsung. Samsung intercept handset, rechargeable battery, charger, usb cable, microsd card adapter, quick start guide.
Dec 19, 2010 this tutorial will show you how to install android 2. Some devices can be updated using software provided by carriers so, here youve a. If so, youll want to keep an eye out for a new software update thatll be headed to your trusty slider in the next couple of days. We know you have been asking for specifics on when vm will be getting the update to android froyo 2.
For your convenience howardforums is divided into 7 main sections. Samsung intercept for virgin mobile getting android 2. Android update for samsung interceptsphm910 android. By rooting android os you will get superuser permissions and you will be able to change the rom too. In fact, the moment has a better display and an equal camera. The forums were updated early to correspond with a sprint zone notification thats sent to your device. Sprint confirms froyo upgrade for samsung intercept, android. Apple and samsung punished for slowing down old smartphones. The samsung intercept is powered by the android operating system 2. So i can go to a repair store and they will upgrade it.
We apologize for any inconvenience while we investigat. All solutions provide coverage for loss, theft, physical damage and mechanical or electrical breakdown. Starting 41111, you will be notified of a phone software upgrade. Samsung intercept froyo update bricking phones, sprint. And it improves on the simplicity and beauty of android 4. Here are few steps for samsung intercept froyo android 2. Aug 16, 2010 feb 2011 from virgin mobile usa regarding samsung intercept froyo upgrade.
Sprint today confirmed to that the samsung intercept will be upgraded to android 2. Apr 11, 2011 samsung intercept users are apparently getting the following text message. The samsung intercept finally got upgraded to android 2. Reusable screen protector for samsung intercept m910. Whats up fellow intercept owners i just spoke to my close friends that is a store manger at a sprint store in nj n he has just told me that android 2. After installation, the intercept will reside at software version s.
Sprint releases statement on sprint intercept froyo update, fix available by humberto saabedra on december 21, 2010 not long after the roll out of the sprint samsung froyo update, multiple reports have surfaced that devices have become inoperable after the update. Sprint was too good to their customers to post release notes in advance. Aug 16, 2010 sprint today confirmed to that the samsung intercept will be upgraded to android 2. Jan 12, 2011 latest tweet from virgin mobile usa regarding samsung intercept froyo upgrade. How to update samsung intercept virgin mobile to android 4. Dl05access the samsung intercept maintenance releases blog here for install instructions update.
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