Samsung Galaxy S: Android 2.2 Froyo Update – Release Date Imminent?

By: Alan Ng | October 14, 2010 | 14 Comments

We have an update for those patiently waiting for the Android 2.2 Froyo update on the Samsung Galaxy S, and it’s particularly good news. It has been revealed that the source code for the device has now been released and is available to use.

As Phandroid reports, this isn’t necessarily a confirmation that the official Android 2.2 Froyo update is coming, but the release of the source code does mean that a unofficial Froyo ROM for the Galaxy S is likely to follow soon.

Considering the speed of which the XDA-Developers operate, we predict that a custom version of Froyo will be available very soon indeed. The best thing of all, is that these unofficial ROMs are often better than the official versions that manufacturers put out.

If you are a Galaxy S owner reading this, hang on in there – help is on the way.

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galaxysdroid
finally a relieve for galaxy S owner..xD
jessicaaa
so how much is it actually ??
TFM
Uhh… XDA have had unofficial Froyo roms for the SGS for the last two months or so …
The only difference is official source versus leaked roms.
galaxy
its free, an update for galaxy s owners. it was posted on opensource.samsung.com as was a factory rom file – I9000XXJPM. i have installed it and it has actually made my galaxy slower somehow. nicer look and better battery life, but at what cost?

matt
How much slower? do u think its best to wait for the official finnished rom? if you are haveing trouble try the factory restore. Or just take it back to the shop and they may flash it for you

Scott
how much as in cost? It Free! Update via Kies
berni
does this fix the gps problem?
Shazi
Hi can any one help.my wifi don’t work about 10days ago but when I rooted it with the 1 click root from xda it works wh anyat seems to be the problem can any one help
Peter
DONT install it. I want to go back to 2.1 . Browser is not as smooth and photos are not sharp in browser when watching news with photos and no way to say yes to highquality just … not good. And just not as smooth as 2.1 . Flash hurraahhh but to what use if all is not smooth. this is crap.