Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000 Android 2.2.1 update now rolling out

Vlad Bobleanta  By on 18 Jan 11

While there’s been absolutely no sign of Android 2.3 Gingerbread on the Samsung Galaxy S yet (even if Samsung has somewhat confirmed that it is on the way), Samsung has decided to update the international version of the Galaxy S, the GT-i9000, to Android 2.2.1.

This is still Froyo, and, as its name implies, Android 2.2.1 is a bug fixing release. However, for the Samsung Galaxy S, it appears to be more than that. Many Swedish Galaxy S owners are reporting a general speed-up in device operation after applying this update. Which is quite a nice surprise, since the Galaxy S has had its fair share of lag issues since its release.

The update is possibly only available in Sweden right now, since that’s the only place it’s been reported to be. To update, you’ll need to use Samsung’s Kies desktop software, as always with the Galaxy S. If your Galaxy S has root access, you may want to hold off on updating until your favorite forum confirms that you won’t lose root as a consequence.

If you don’t see the update yet, fret not, for it will probably become available to you eventually.

Via SweDroid Via Androinica

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  • http://twitter.com/dkurohige derek w

    It’s out in Korea as well, model SHW-M110s, I’ve upgraded and yes it is faster, even if just marginally. I also hopes that it puts an end to the random shut downs my phone experiences.

  • Bangsar

    its out in malaysia. a lot less lag now

  • Rafiboy05

    The update started in UK, not Sweden.

    Is this update available now in the Asian Region?

  • Rafiboy05

    The update started in UK, not Sweden.

    Is this update available now in the Asian Region?

  • Rafiboy05

    what was your baseband now? the last update for the asian region changed from JPA to JPE

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