14 DAY TRIAL // It appears that it took Samsung almost five months to release the Android 2.3.3 software upgrade for the Galaxy Ace. Leaked back in April, the official Android 2.3.3 ROM for the Ace was plagued by several issues that needed to be corrected.
According to the guys over at SamFirmware, Samsung has started deploying the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update for the Galaxy Ace.
However, the update is only available in Russia and Poland, but the Korean handset manufacturer plans to roll out the upgrade in more countries in the coming weeks.
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread for Galaxy Ace is only available via Samsung Kies desktop software, so users who are expecting to receive notifications on their devices about the software update should download the latest version of Kies instead.
Even though the camera autofocus issue that rendered the feature useless after the upgrade has been corrected, it appears that the menu transitions are slower in comparison with Froyo.
Several users that flashed the new Gingerbread firmware have reported that there's a lag on pop-up when turning on all animations.
Another enhancement that comes with the Android 2.3.3 update is the improved camcorder that now features an additional 640 x 480 pixels resolution and a new skin.
While Android 2.3.3 is not the latest software update available for Google's mobile platform, it is unclear if Samsung plans to release the current iteration of the operating system (Android 2.3.4) by the end of the year.
Fortunately, Galaxy Ace users can already upgrade to Android 2.3.4 if they wish, as there are several unofficial ROMs available for download. However, this will void the phone's warranty and might brick the phone in case the upgrade process is not successful.
It is recommended to backup all the information stored on the phone before doing the upgrade, even if the official ROM is flashed.