Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

jockeymaster · 01-02-2013, 14:50

On offer with my current operator at the moment.

Seems like a crackimg deal BUT

Seemingly only Gingerbread version of Android.

Promises & rumour about Samsung bringing out a Jelly Bean release for the phone but nothing definative yet.

I've had promises of manufactureres bringing out new software before & been let down.

Anyone got one of these ?

jabbamk1 · 01-02-2013, 14:54

What's the deal?

Doubt it'll get jellybean now.

kidspud · 01-02-2013, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by jockeymaster

On offer with my current operator at the moment.

Seems like a crackimg deal BUT

Seemingly only Gingerbread version of Android.

Promises & rumour about Samsung bringing out a Jelly Bean release for the phone but nothing definative yet.

I've had promises of manufactureres bringing out new software before & been let down.

Anyone got one of these ?

I've got one and actually bought it following the announcement of the JB upgrade. Unfortunately I was a little naive about Android and didn't realise I would still be waiting 4 months later

It is still due the release, the forums latest was end of Jan, they appear to have missed that date too.

The phone is good for the price but don't think I would ever get samsung again.

jockeymaster · 01-02-2013, 16:20

The deal is £15 per month. 24 month contract

200 mins
500 texts
500MB mobile data

with Virgin Mobile. Yes I know you can probably get it cheaper than that but I don't want the hassle of changing providers plus the cheaper deals don't have as many mins / texts / MB.

I wouldn't just tarnish Samsung with promising updates to phones. HTC did a number on me too.

call100 · 01-02-2013, 19:52

You will probably find that it updates to ICS when you get it.... It's still a cracking phone. I haven't bothered updating to the S3 or anything yet as the S2 is still head and shoulders above most of the phones out there and the S3 didn't offer much of an upgrade when I looked at the way I use the phone..

Mustabuster · 01-02-2013, 19:58

The Ace 2 has Gingerbread out the box. There is no ICS update afaik. I just got one for the wife a few weeks back. It's quite a nice phone.

kidspud · 01-02-2013, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by call100

You will probably find that it updates to ICS when you get it.... It's still a cracking phone. I haven't bothered updating to the S3 or anything yet as the S2 is still head and shoulders above most of the phones out there and the S3 didn't offer much of an upgrade when I looked at the way I use the phone..

You may have mis-read. They are referring to the ace 2 not the S2.

The ace 2 is on GB and should be going straight to JB.

paulbrock · 01-02-2013, 20:34

The galaxy s2 isn't quite on jelly bean yet (some countries have had official roll outs, we're still constantly hitting "check for software update" in the UK).

The Ace 2 was on the list for a JB update though, and I've not heard anything that contradicts that stance.

In fact here's something on it just posted today:
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2013/0...latest-update/

kidspud · 01-02-2013, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulbrock

The galaxy s2 isn't quite on jelly bean yet (some countries have had official roll outs, we're still constantly hitting "check for software update" in the UK).

The Ace 2 was on the list for a JB update though, and I've not heard anything that contradicts that stance.

In fact here's something on it just posted today:
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2013/0...latest-update/

I thank you for the update, although not overly happy it is even longer to wit.

01-02-2013, 14:50	#1
jockeymaster Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 101	Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 On offer with my current operator at the moment. Seems like a crackimg deal BUT Seemingly only Gingerbread version of Android. Promises & rumour about Samsung bringing out a Jelly Bean release for the phone but nothing definative yet. I've had promises of manufactureres bringing out new software before & been let down. Anyone got one of these ?

01-02-2013, 14:54	#2
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	What's the deal? Doubt it'll get jellybean now.

01-02-2013, 15:32	#3
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by jockeymaster On offer with my current operator at the moment. Seems like a crackimg deal BUT Seemingly only Gingerbread version of Android. Promises & rumour about Samsung bringing out a Jelly Bean release for the phone but nothing definative yet. I've had promises of manufactureres bringing out new software before & been let down. Anyone got one of these ? I've got one and actually bought it following the announcement of the JB upgrade. Unfortunately I was a little naive about Android and didn't realise I would still be waiting 4 months later It is still due the release, the forums latest was end of Jan, they appear to have missed that date too. The phone is good for the price but don't think I would ever get samsung again.

01-02-2013, 16:20	#4
jockeymaster Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 101	The deal is £15 per month. 24 month contract 200 mins 500 texts 500MB mobile data with Virgin Mobile. Yes I know you can probably get it cheaper than that but I don't want the hassle of changing providers plus the cheaper deals don't have as many mins / texts / MB. I wouldn't just tarnish Samsung with promising updates to phones. HTC did a number on me too.

01-02-2013, 19:52	#5
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	You will probably find that it updates to ICS when you get it.... It's still a cracking phone. I haven't bothered updating to the S3 or anything yet as the S2 is still head and shoulders above most of the phones out there and the S3 didn't offer much of an upgrade when I looked at the way I use the phone..

01-02-2013, 19:58	#6
Mustabuster Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woking, Surrey. Posts: 3,588	The Ace 2 has Gingerbread out the box. There is no ICS update afaik. I just got one for the wife a few weeks back. It's quite a nice phone.

01-02-2013, 19:58	#7
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 You will probably find that it updates to ICS when you get it.... It's still a cracking phone. I haven't bothered updating to the S3 or anything yet as the S2 is still head and shoulders above most of the phones out there and the S3 didn't offer much of an upgrade when I looked at the way I use the phone.. You may have mis-read. They are referring to the ace 2 not the S2. The ace 2 is on GB and should be going straight to JB.

01-02-2013, 20:34	#8
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	The galaxy s2 isn't quite on jelly bean yet (some countries have had official roll outs, we're still constantly hitting "check for software update" in the UK). The Ace 2 was on the list for a JB update though, and I've not heard anything that contradicts that stance. In fact here's something on it just posted today: http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2013/0...latest-update/

01-02-2013, 21:06	#9
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by paulbrock The galaxy s2 isn't quite on jelly bean yet (some countries have had official roll outs, we're still constantly hitting "check for software update" in the UK). The Ace 2 was on the list for a JB update though, and I've not heard anything that contradicts that stance. In fact here's something on it just posted today: http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2013/0...latest-update/ I thank you for the update, although not overly happy it is even longer to wit.

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