14 DAY TRIAL // Wireless carrier T-Mobile is getting ready for the release of a new software update for its Galaxy S II users, namely firmware version T989UVLDE.
Unfortunately, the new software update does not come with the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform inside, although users were certainly waiting for that.
Instead, the update is based on the Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread operating system version, the wireless carrier announced.
The new software for T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II was approved on Monday, May 21st, and it will be delivered to users over the air. It weighs 32.3 MB.
“Beginning May 21, the Samsung Galaxy S II will receive a necessary software update to Android version 2.3.6 / Software T989UVLDE to improve performance, stability and a Google Security fix,” T-Mobile notes on its support website.
“The software update will be available OTA. The update will continue until June 22,” the wireless carrier continues.
Although only a maintenance update, the new firmware for Galaxy S II still brings along fixes and improvements that users will certainly appreciate.
The release notes for the new software include: - Random reboot/power off fixed - Device stability improvements - Qualcomm chip patch - Google Security fixes To install this update, users need to have the previously released T989UVKL1 software version installed on their devices (this update was released in December last year).
Before proceeding with the installation, Galaxy S II owners should make sure that their handsets have at least 50 percent of battery life. They should also perform a backup of all data on the device.
As soon as the update is available for them, T-Mobile customers will receive a notification on the matter. They can either choose to download and install the update immediately, or they can postpone the update for later.
Specific info on how to perform the update can be found on the wireless carrier’s support website via this link.