14 DAY TRIAL // South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung has already released an Android Gingerbread OS update for its Galaxy S smartphone, and it seems that they are already working on the release of an Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread platform version for it, which was just leaked into the wild.
The new software update will bring last year's flagship in line with the Nexus S by Samsung, the second Google phone in the world, which landed on shelves in December.
While Nexus S already tasted the new Android 2.3.4 operating system, Galaxy S is receiving it through unofficial channels, it seems.
The new mobile operating system is available for this device as built XXJVP, and those interested in downloading it should head over to Samfirmware for that.
Apparently, the build was released on June 3rd, at least this is what the said website claims.
In addition to this Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread port, the Samsung Galaxy S also tasted a Honeycomb port, although not all features on the handset would work as planned after installing this update.
According to the guys over at XDA-Developers, those who would like to install the said Honeycomb port on their devices would see the GPS, HW3D, Phone (SMS, Signal), and Data (need to manually set APNs) working, as well as the microSD, apparently all at impressive speeds.
However, they won't be able to make calls with the device, nor would the WiFi and Bluetooth functions work. There will be no audio either.
At the moment, the Honeycomb port for the Galaxy S is reportedly performing quite fast, even if not all features are up and running. However, it is work in progress, and more aspects should be fixed in the not-too-distant future.
Reports emerged on successful installation of this port on Vibrant devices running under CM7, which were brought back to the initial software without issues afterwards. Make sure you read the available instructions on this over at XDA-Developers here.