There was a rumor going ’round that the US-based Galaxy S phones weren’t going to see the Froyo update, and that it was a cost/political issue. While we never really bought it here at Talkandroid, it was a popular rumor until a few days ago, when Phonescoop reported otherwise. We were pleased to hear that rumor was bogus, not only because it never really made sense, but because it would’ve been pretty underhanded of everyone involved. Well, today, both T-Mobile and Sprint have made statements regarding Froyo updates on their Galaxy S devices.
T-Mobile announced earlier today that the Vibrant will start to see the 2.2 Froyo update…tomorrow! That’s right, Vibrant owners, get ready for your Froyo goodness, because you’ll have it very soon. Some of you may see it tomorrow, but as is common, it’s rolling out in waves — it may be a week or so for some of you. But still, it’s real, and it’s coming. What was the reason for the holdup? Not cost.
“It was a quality control and timing issue…The biggest challenge is integration and customization.”
No surprise there, every US carrier had to put its own little spin on the Galaxy S line, starting with their custom apps. Sprint even went so far as to substantially modify the hardware, adding a physical slide-out keyboard, LED flash, and front-facing carmera. Nice additions, those.
So what of the updates to the other Galaxy S phones? Well, Sprint has stepped forward as well, and while they haven’t given a date, they have promised it’s coming soon.
So it looks like there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for Galaxy S owners after all. If T-Mobile and Sprint have stepped forward and are making promises, you can expect the other carriers will soon follow suit. And hopefully they’ll learn enough from this that the Gingerbread update will be quicker and easier for all.