Keep in mind that
both handsets need a software update to get them to the latest OS versions.
Not exact matches
The
software maker will try to catch rivals with Windows Mobile 7, but first it may
need to mend fences with
handset makers.
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The problem, though, is that owners of the
handsets must share the same
software to communicate: Both users
need to have Skype client
software, say, or an iPhone 4 with FaceTime.
One option may be to work with service providers such as Tampa — based Syniverse, which is developing
software to enable mobile video calling on 3G and 4G networks owned by the likes of AT&T, Sprint and Verizon without the
need for specialized
software running on the
handset.
According to recode who recently spoke with CEO John Chen, the leader of the once - famed device maker which now focuses solely on
software for its licensed
handsets powered by Android but built by TCL, Chen thinks that there might be a
need for a device that is focused on secure email and messages and a basic browser, like the BlackBerry devices that the company used to make.
Perlman promised us it would arrive in the Android Market for most devices, but that certain
handsets would
need to be tested before the
software is available, and both iOS and Kindle Fire versions are waiting on final publisher approval.
When manually installing updates on an Android based device here is what you
need to know: almost each time Odin is used, which is a tool designed especially for these types of operations; you don't have to own a rooted smartphone / tablet; if you do have a rooted
handset, then after completing the guide, the root access will be revoked; by flashing the stock / official
software you can restore the warranty (if it was previously voided) and reset the flash counter; also you can get the default Android experience on your device along with the latest bug fixes, features and apps available for your phone.
Because of the up mentioned aspects, here is what we can conclude by now: the warranty of your Samsung Galaxy S4 will not get void by updating to official Jelly Bean 4.2.2 XXUAMDL OS; also you don't
need to have a rooted smartphone because you are not flashing a custom ROM; but in case your device is rooted, then after performing the steps from below, the root access will be revoked (you will be able to unchain the system of your
handset by applying a new root guide that is suitable with the new XXUAMDL
software); finally if your SGS4 is currently running on a custom OS, now you will be able to restore the stock Jelly Bean firmware and also you will be able to restore its warranty.
Since the XWUBMG1 firmware is the official OTA that has been released by Samsung for the Galaxy S4 I9500
handsets, you can flash the
software anytime you
need to restore the warranty, downgrade to stock Android OS, revoke the root access or relock the bootloader.
WP7 SP1 is
needed, now Seattle based
software giant Microsoft recently rolled out update to their latest Windows Phone 7 OS has apparently caused some issues, with a number of
handsets.
Since Android is Open Source, you have a plethora of community - built custom ROMs for virtually any mainstream device, and it is a blessing for experienced users who only want the good hardware but don't
need the
software that manufacturers offer, or for people that just want to try something new on their
handset.
If so, Microsoft
needs a platform that can run low - cost
handsets where it can develop and cultivate a place for its
software and services.
When manually installing updates on an Android based device here is what you
need to know: almost each time Odin is used, which is a tool designed especially for these types of operations; you don't have to own a rooted smartphone / tablet; if you do have a rooted
handset, then after completing the guide, the root access will be revoked; by flashing the stock / official
software you can restore the warranty (if it was previously voided) and reset the flash counter; also you can get the default Android experience on your device along with the latest bug fixes, features and apps available for your phone.
We feel that the
software interface on this
handset is pretty optimized as well as you have some controls too to make further customizations according to your
needs.
I could connect the
handset to my windows 8 PC with ease and without a
need to download or install additional
software.
While the details that come out of the leaks are mainly giving out the looks of the phones and some few
software tweaks we can expect, previous leaks had given out about everything we
need to know about the hardware specs and features of these two
handsets.