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Samsung I5700 Spica to get Android 2.1; Leaked firmware is here!

Categories: Android, Devices, Rumors, Samsung
By: , IntoMobile
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 4:51 AM

Samsung is definitely a not best example on how to keep your customers happy by releasing up-to-date firmware for devices it sells. The case of the I7500 Galaxy, which is still stuck with Android 1.5 and may only get to 1.6, proves the claim. However, they are/seem to work on the Android 2.1 update for the I5700 Spica aka Galaxy Lite, and Moment (as reported earlier).

Thanks to Mad Ramblings we know how to flash the new firmware on Spica (though unfortunately none of us have one) and we also know how the device looks upon update is completed (screenshots below). Included in the update is support for multiple accounts, exchange support (no Calendar support), improved camera app (scene mode, white balance and color effects), device-wide search including SMS/MMS, HTML5 in the browser, live wall papers and obviously – a refreshed UI.

Please note that this isn’t the official way to update your firmware. If you’re going to do this, you must be aware that something could go wrong. Don’t blame us we haven’t told you – you know what I’m sayin’? ;)

[Via: AndroidAndMe]

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Dusan Belic

Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

  • Nouman

    I love the the version 2.1. please let me know how can i upgrade my galaxy spica, I need it. thanks.

  • Dusan Belic

    Forgot the link. Click on “Mad Ramblings” link for instructions. ;)